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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.55, 315.06 and 169.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.55, 315.06 and 169.26 is: 254.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.55 : 315.06 = 169.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.55/315.06 = 169.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.55x = 315.06 × 169.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.55x = 53,325.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,325.24/209.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.47

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