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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.16, 284.40 and 173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.16, 284.40 and 173.40 is: 239.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.16 : 284.40 = 173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.16/284.40 = 173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.16x = 284.40 × 173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.16x = 49,314.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,314.96/206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.21

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