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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.66, 283.57 and 170.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.66, 283.57 and 170.73 is: 235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.66 : 283.57 = 170.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.66/283.57 = 170.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.66x = 283.57 × 170.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.66x = 48,413.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,413.91/205.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.41

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