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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.17, 284.52 and 117.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.17, 284.52 and 117.67 is: 162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.17 : 284.52 = 117.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.17/284.52 = 117.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.17x = 284.52 × 117.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.17x = 33,479.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,479.47/206.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.39

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