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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.74, 284.16 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.74, 284.16 and 169.02 is: 233.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.74 : 284.16 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.74/284.16 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.74x = 284.16 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.74x = 48,026.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,026.46/205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.44

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