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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.16, 307.53 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.16, 307.53 and 113.76 is: 170.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.16 : 307.53 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.16/307.53 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.16x = 307.53 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.16x = 34,984.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,984.61/205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.53

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