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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.58, 284.10 and 166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.58, 284.10 and 166.16 is: 229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.58 : 284.10 = 166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.58/284.10 = 166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.58x = 284.10 × 166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.58x = 47,206.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,206.06/205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.62

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