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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 283.56 and 118.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 283.56 and 118.17 is: 163.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 283.56 = 118.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/283.56 = 118.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 283.56 × 118.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 33,508.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,508.29/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.10

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