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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.24, 283.44 and 166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.24, 283.44 and 166.72 is: 230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.24 : 283.44 = 166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.24/283.44 = 166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.24x = 283.44 × 166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.24x = 47,255.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,255.12/205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.24

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