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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.31, 283.08 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.31, 283.08 and 168.35 is: 232.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.31 : 283.08 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.31/283.08 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.31x = 283.08 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.31x = 47,655.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,655.10/205.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.12

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