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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.95, 314.93 and 169.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.95, 314.93 and 169.45 is: 254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.95 : 314.93 = 169.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.95/314.93 = 169.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.95x = 314.93 × 169.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.95x = 53,364.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,364.89/209.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.18

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