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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205, 307.50 and 168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205, 307.50 and 168.86 is: 253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205 : 307.50 = 168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205/307.50 = 168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205x = 307.50 × 168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205x = 51,924.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,924.45/205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.29

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