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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.67, 282.34 and 121.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.67, 282.34 and 121.75 is: 167.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.67 : 282.34 = 121.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.67/282.34 = 121.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.67x = 282.34 × 121.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.67x = 34,373.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,373.18/204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.95

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