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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.83, 283.07 and 167.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.83, 283.07 and 167.93 is: 232.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.83 : 283.07 = 167.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.83/283.07 = 167.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.83x = 283.07 × 167.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.83x = 47,535.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,535.95/204.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.08

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