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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.28, 314.46 and 169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.28, 314.46 and 169.20 is: 254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.28 : 314.46 = 169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.28/314.46 = 169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.28x = 314.46 × 169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.28x = 53,206.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,206.63/209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.24

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