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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.78, 282.70 and 168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.78, 282.70 and 168.02 is: 231.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.78 : 282.70 = 168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.78/282.70 = 168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.78x = 282.70 × 168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.78x = 47,499.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,499.25/204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.95

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