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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.46, 283.56 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.46, 283.56 and 168.52 is: 232.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.46 : 283.56 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.46/283.56 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.46x = 283.56 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.46x = 47,785.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,785.53/205.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.58

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