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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.02, 281.80 and 169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.02, 281.80 and 169.19 is: 233.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.02 : 281.80 = 169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.02/281.80 = 169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.02x = 281.80 × 169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.02x = 47,677.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,677.74/204.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.69

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