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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.78, 282.63 and 167.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.78, 282.63 and 167.87 is: 231.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.78 : 282.63 = 167.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.78/282.63 = 167.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.78x = 282.63 × 167.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.78x = 47,443.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,443.68/204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.68

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