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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.66, 307.95 and 174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.66, 307.95 and 174.70 is: 261.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.66 : 307.95 = 174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.66/307.95 = 174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.66x = 307.95 × 174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.66x = 53,798.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,798.87/205.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.59

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