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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.60, 282.25 and 121.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.60, 282.25 and 121.71 is: 167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.60 : 282.25 = 121.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.60/282.25 = 121.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.60x = 282.25 × 121.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.60x = 34,352.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,352.65/204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.90

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