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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.06, 284.24 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.06, 284.24 and 172.32 is: 237.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.06 : 284.24 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.06/284.24 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.06x = 284.24 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.06x = 48,979.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,979.38/206.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.70

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