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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.06, 288.26 and 169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.06, 288.26 and 169.61 is: 233.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.06 : 288.26 = 169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.06/288.26 = 169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.06x = 288.26 × 169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.06x = 48,889.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,889.49/209.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.86

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