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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.44, 282.11 and 121.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.44, 282.11 and 121.58 is: 167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.44 : 282.11 = 121.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.44/282.11 = 121.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.44x = 282.11 × 121.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.44x = 34,298.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,298.93/204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.77

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