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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.71, 284.10 and 168.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.71, 284.10 and 168.99 is: 233.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.71 : 284.10 = 168.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.71/284.10 = 168.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.71x = 284.10 × 168.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.71x = 48,010.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,010.06/205.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.39

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