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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.80, 307.02 and 169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.80, 307.02 and 169.62 is: 253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.80 : 307.02 = 169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.80/307.02 = 169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.80x = 307.02 × 169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.80x = 52,076.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,076.73/205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.05

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