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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.67, 284.14 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.67, 284.14 and 174.90 is: 241.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.67 : 284.14 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.67/284.14 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.67x = 284.14 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.67x = 49,697.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,697.37/205.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.63

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