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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.38, 281.16 and 167.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.38, 281.16 and 167.45 is: 230.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.38 : 281.16 = 167.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.38/281.16 = 167.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.38x = 281.16 × 167.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.38x = 47,078.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,078.84/204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.36

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