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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.64, 309.33 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.64, 309.33 and 169.74 is: 254.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.64 : 309.33 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.64/309.33 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.64x = 309.33 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.64x = 52,505.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,505.67/206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.09

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