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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.86, 284.36 and 166.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.86, 284.36 and 166.58 is: 230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.86 : 284.36 = 166.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.86/284.36 = 166.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.86x = 284.36 × 166.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.86x = 47,366.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,366.43/205.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.09

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