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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.45, 282.32 and 169.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.45, 282.32 and 169.89 is: 234.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.45 : 282.32 = 169.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.45/282.32 = 169.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.45x = 282.32 × 169.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.45x = 47,963.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,963.34/204.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.60

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