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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.74, 283.65 and 172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.74, 283.65 and 172.11 is: 237.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.74 : 283.65 = 172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.74/283.65 = 172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.74x = 283.65 × 172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.74x = 48,819.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,819.00/205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.28

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