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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.49, 282.17 and 121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.49, 282.17 and 121.60 is: 167.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.49 : 282.17 = 121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.49/282.17 = 121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.49x = 282.17 × 121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.49x = 34,309.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,309.85/204.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.79

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