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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.70, 283.69 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.70, 283.69 and 174.72 is: 240.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.70 : 283.69 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.70/283.69 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.70x = 283.69 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.70x = 49,564.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,564.90/205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.96

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