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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.84, 283.71 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.84, 283.71 and 174.84 is: 240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.84 : 283.71 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.84/283.71 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.84x = 283.71 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.84x = 49,603.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,603.86/205.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.98

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