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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.62, 314.45 and 169.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.62, 314.45 and 169.29 is: 253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.62 : 314.45 = 169.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.62/314.45 = 169.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.62x = 314.45 × 169.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.62x = 53,233.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,233.03/209.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.95

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