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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.93, 283.66 and 170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.93, 283.66 and 170.90 is: 235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.93 : 283.66 = 170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.93/283.66 = 170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.93x = 283.66 × 170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.93x = 48,477.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,477.49/205.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.41

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