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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.04, 283.86 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.04, 283.86 and 170.76 is: 235.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.04 : 283.86 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.04/283.86 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.04x = 283.86 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.04x = 48,471.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,471.93/206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.25

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