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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.55, 284.66 and 169.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.55, 284.66 and 169.59 is: 233.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.55 : 284.66 = 169.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.55/284.66 = 169.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.55x = 284.66 × 169.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.55x = 48,275.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,275.49/206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.72

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