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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.74, 284.18 and 166.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.74, 284.18 and 166.55 is: 230.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.74 : 284.18 = 166.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.74/284.18 = 166.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.74x = 284.18 × 166.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.74x = 47,327.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,327.93/205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.04

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