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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.26, 281.58 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.26, 281.58 and 167.36 is: 230.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.26 : 281.58 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.26/281.58 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.26x = 281.58 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.26x = 47,125.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,125.23/204.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.71

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