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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.21, 281.79 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.21, 281.79 and 121.32 is: 167.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.21 : 281.79 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.21/281.79 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.21x = 281.79 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.21x = 34,186.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,186.76/204.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.41

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