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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 283.31 and 168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 283.31 and 168.11 is: 232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 283.31 = 168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/283.31 = 168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 283.31 × 168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 47,627.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,627.24/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.31

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