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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.67, 283.53 and 170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.67, 283.53 and 170.25 is: 234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.67 : 283.53 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.67/283.53 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.67x = 283.53 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.67x = 48,270.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,270.56/205.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.70

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