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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.92, 283.80 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.92, 283.80 and 168.96 is: 232.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.92 : 283.80 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.92/283.80 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.92x = 283.80 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.92x = 47,950.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,950.85/205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.86

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