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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.23, 283.16 and 121.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.23, 283.16 and 121.22 is: 167.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.23 : 283.16 = 121.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.23/283.16 = 121.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.23x = 283.16 × 121.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.23x = 34,322.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,322.63/205.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.24

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