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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.63, 285.51 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.63, 285.51 and 169.76 is: 234.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.63 : 285.51 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.63/285.51 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.63x = 285.51 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.63x = 48,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,468.18/206.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.57

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