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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.86, 284.49 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.86, 284.49 and 167.52 is: 231.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.86 : 284.49 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.86/284.49 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.86x = 284.49 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.86x = 47,657.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,657.76/205.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.51

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