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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.18, 282.87 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.18, 282.87 and 170.08 is: 234.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.18 : 282.87 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.18/282.87 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.18x = 282.87 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.18x = 48,110.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,110.53/205.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.48

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