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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.98, 314.70 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.98, 314.70 and 169.48 is: 254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.98 : 314.70 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.98/314.70 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.98x = 314.70 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.98x = 53,333.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,333.93/209.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.00

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