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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.23, 284.11 and 169.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.23, 284.11 and 169.17 is: 233.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.23 : 284.11 = 169.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.23/284.11 = 169.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.23x = 284.11 × 169.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.23x = 48,062.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,062.89/206.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.05

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