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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.85, 309.05 and 169.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.85, 309.05 and 169.67 is: 254.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.85 : 309.05 = 169.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.85/309.05 = 169.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.85x = 309.05 × 169.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.85x = 52,434.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,434.12/205.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.73

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