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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.56, 281.97 and 167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.56, 281.97 and 167.16 is: 230.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.56 : 281.97 = 167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.56/281.97 = 167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.56x = 281.97 × 167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.56x = 47,134.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,134.11/204.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.42

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