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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.12, 282.76 and 169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.12, 282.76 and 169.72 is: 233.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.12 : 282.76 = 169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.12/282.76 = 169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.12x = 282.76 × 169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.12x = 47,990.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,990.03/205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.96

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