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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.73, 284.80 and 169.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.73, 284.80 and 169.67 is: 233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.73 : 284.80 = 169.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.73/284.80 = 169.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.73x = 284.80 × 169.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.73x = 48,322.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,322.02/206.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.74

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