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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.89, 308.59 and 169.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.89, 308.59 and 169.36 is: 253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.89 : 308.59 = 169.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.89/308.59 = 169.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.89x = 308.59 × 169.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.89x = 52,262.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,262.80/205.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.84

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