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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.79, 282.66 and 126.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.79, 282.66 and 126.17 is: 174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.79 : 282.66 = 126.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.79/282.66 = 126.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.79x = 282.66 × 126.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.79x = 35,663.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,663.21/204.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.15

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