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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.10, 307.24 and 169.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.10, 307.24 and 169.06 is: 253.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.10 : 307.24 = 169.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.10/307.24 = 169.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.10x = 307.24 × 169.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.10x = 51,941.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,941.99/205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.25

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