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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.58, 307.72 and 113.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.58, 307.72 and 113.98 is: 170.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.58 : 307.72 = 113.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.58/307.72 = 113.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.58x = 307.72 × 113.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.58x = 35,074.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,074.07/205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.61

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