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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.74, 283.56 and 170.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.74, 283.56 and 170.70 is: 235.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.74 : 283.56 = 170.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.74/283.56 = 170.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.74x = 283.56 × 170.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.74x = 48,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,403.69/205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.27

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