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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.86, 282.83 and 168.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.86, 282.83 and 168.21 is: 232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.86 : 282.83 = 168.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.86/282.83 = 168.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.86x = 282.83 × 168.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.86x = 47,573.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,573.99/204.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.22

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