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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.26, 281.88 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.26, 281.88 and 167.40 is: 231.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.26 : 281.88 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.26/281.88 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.26x = 281.88 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.26x = 47,186.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,186.71/204.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.02

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