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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.10, 308.77 and 173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.10, 308.77 and 173.80 is: 260.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.10 : 308.77 = 173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.10/308.77 = 173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.10x = 308.77 × 173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.10x = 53,664.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,664.23/206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.38

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