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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.63, 282.30 and 121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.63, 282.30 and 121.70 is: 167.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.63 : 282.30 = 121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.63/282.30 = 121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.63x = 282.30 × 121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.63x = 34,354.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,354.50/204.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.89

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