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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.51, 282.12 and 121.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.51, 282.12 and 121.59 is: 167.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.51 : 282.12 = 121.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.51/282.12 = 121.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.51x = 282.12 × 121.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.51x = 34,302.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,302.97/204.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.73

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