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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.02, 288.18 and 169.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.02, 288.18 and 169.53 is: 233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.02 : 288.18 = 169.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.02/288.18 = 169.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.02x = 288.18 × 169.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.02x = 48,855.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,855.77/209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.74

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