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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.16, 310.38 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.16, 310.38 and 170.64 is: 256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.16 : 310.38 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.16/310.38 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.16x = 310.38 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.16x = 52,963.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,963.24/206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.90

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