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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.87, 308.80 and 169.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.87, 308.80 and 169.69 is: 254.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.87 : 308.80 = 169.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.87/308.80 = 169.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.87x = 308.80 × 169.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.87x = 52,400.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,400.27/205.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.53

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