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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.63, 284.13 and 168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.63, 284.13 and 168.76 is: 233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.63 : 284.13 = 168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.63/284.13 = 168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.63x = 284.13 × 168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.63x = 47,949.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,949.78/205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.18

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