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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.26, 308.56 and 172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.26, 308.56 and 172.08 is: 257.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.26 : 308.56 = 172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.26/308.56 = 172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.26x = 308.56 × 172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.26x = 53,097.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,097.00/206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.43

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