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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.17, 283.83 and 173.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.17, 283.83 and 173.35 is: 238.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.17 : 283.83 = 173.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.17/283.83 = 173.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.17x = 283.83 × 173.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.17x = 49,201.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,201.93/206.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.65

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