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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.54, 284.74 and 169.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.54, 284.74 and 169.06 is: 233.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.54 : 284.74 = 169.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.54/284.74 = 169.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.54x = 284.74 × 169.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.54x = 48,135.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,135.88/206.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.06

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