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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.76, 282.27 and 167.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.76, 282.27 and 167.86 is: 231.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.76 : 282.27 = 167.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.76/282.27 = 167.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.76x = 282.27 × 167.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.76x = 47,381.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,381.84/204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.40

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