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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.33, 285.44 and 169.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.33, 285.44 and 169.41 is: 234.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.33 : 285.44 = 169.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.33/285.44 = 169.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.33x = 285.44 × 169.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.33x = 48,355.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,355.54/206.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.37

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