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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.58, 283.87 and 174.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.58, 283.87 and 174.59 is: 241.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.58 : 283.87 = 174.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.58/283.87 = 174.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.58x = 283.87 × 174.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.58x = 49,560.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,560.86/205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.08

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