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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.05, 282.98 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.05, 282.98 and 122.16 is: 168.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.05 : 282.98 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.05/282.98 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.05x = 282.98 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.05x = 34,568.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,568.23/205.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.58

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