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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.06, 282.86 and 172.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.06, 282.86 and 172.30 is: 237.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.06 : 282.86 = 172.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.06/282.86 = 172.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.06x = 282.86 × 172.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.06x = 48,736.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,736.78/205.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.67

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