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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.13, 308.65 and 170.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.13, 308.65 and 170.22 is: 254.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.13 : 308.65 = 170.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.13/308.65 = 170.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.13x = 308.65 × 170.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.13x = 52,538.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,538.40/206.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.88

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