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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.12, 282.92 and 170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.12, 282.92 and 170.20 is: 234.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.12 : 282.92 = 170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.12/282.92 = 170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.12x = 282.92 × 170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.12x = 48,152.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,152.98/205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.76

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