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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.84, 283.68 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.84, 283.68 and 168.88 is: 232.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.84 : 283.68 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.84/283.68 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.84x = 283.68 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.84x = 47,907.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,907.88/205.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.74

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