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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.06, 307.68 and 113.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.06, 307.68 and 113.66 is: 170.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.06 : 307.68 = 113.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.06/307.68 = 113.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.06x = 307.68 × 113.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.06x = 34,970.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,970.91/205.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.54

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