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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.78, 282.78 and 167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.78, 282.78 and 167.88 is: 231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.78 : 282.78 = 167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.78/282.78 = 167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.78x = 282.78 × 167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.78x = 47,473.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,473.11/204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.82

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