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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.16, 284.76 and 169.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.16, 284.76 and 169.71 is: 234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.16 : 284.76 = 169.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.16/284.76 = 169.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.16x = 284.76 × 169.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.16x = 48,326.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,326.62/206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.41

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