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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.41, 308.11 and 169.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.41, 308.11 and 169.26 is: 253.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.41 : 308.11 = 169.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.41/308.11 = 169.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.41x = 308.11 × 169.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.41x = 52,150.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,150.70/205.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.89

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