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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.35, 307.61 and 169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.35, 307.61 and 169.30 is: 253.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.35 : 307.61 = 169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.35/307.61 = 169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.35x = 307.61 × 169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.35x = 52,078.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,078.37/205.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.61

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