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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.50, 282.11 and 121.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.50, 282.11 and 121.57 is: 167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.50 : 282.11 = 121.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.50/282.11 = 121.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.50x = 282.11 × 121.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.50x = 34,294.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,294.80/204.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.70

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