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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.55, 283.19 and 170.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.55, 283.19 and 170.37 is: 234.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.55 : 283.19 = 170.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.55/283.19 = 170.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.55x = 283.19 × 170.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.55x = 48,246.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,246.23/205.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.72

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