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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.54, 283.19 and 172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.54, 283.19 and 172.22 is: 237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.54 : 283.19 = 172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.54/283.19 = 172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.54x = 283.19 × 172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.54x = 48,768.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,768.70/205.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.27

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