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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.58, 283.29 and 170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.58, 283.29 and 170.66 is: 235.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.58 : 283.29 = 170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.58/283.29 = 170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.58x = 283.29 × 170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.58x = 48,344.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,344.85/205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.17

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