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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.33, 308.10 and 169.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.33, 308.10 and 169.51 is: 254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.33 : 308.10 = 169.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.33/308.10 = 169.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.33x = 308.10 × 169.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.33x = 52,226.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,226.03/205.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.35

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