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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.55, 285.26 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.55, 285.26 and 169.97 is: 234.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.55 : 285.26 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.55/285.26 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.55x = 285.26 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.55x = 48,483.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,483.37/206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.73

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