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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.63, 307.90 and 169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.63, 307.90 and 169.72 is: 254.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.63 : 307.90 = 169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.63/307.90 = 169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.63x = 307.90 × 169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.63x = 52,256.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,256.79/205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.13

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