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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 283.32 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 283.32 and 174.33 is: 240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 283.32 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/283.32 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 283.32 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 49,391.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,391.18/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.42

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