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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.82, 284.10 and 118.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.82, 284.10 and 118.58 is: 163.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.82 : 284.10 = 118.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.82/284.10 = 118.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.82x = 284.10 × 118.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.82x = 33,688.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,688.58/205.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.68

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