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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.37, 283.33 and 168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.37, 283.33 and 168.51 is: 232.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.37 : 283.33 = 168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.37/283.33 = 168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.37x = 283.33 × 168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.37x = 47,743.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,743.94/205.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.48

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