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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.56, 307.88 and 169.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.56, 307.88 and 169.42 is: 253.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.56 : 307.88 = 169.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.56/307.88 = 169.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.56x = 307.88 × 169.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.56x = 52,161.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,161.03/205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.75

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