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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.94, 285.42 and 169.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.94, 285.42 and 169.90 is: 234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.94 : 285.42 = 169.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.94/285.42 = 169.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.94x = 285.42 × 169.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.94x = 48,492.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,492.86/206.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.33

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