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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.27, 310.02 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.27, 310.02 and 170.44 is: 256.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.27 : 310.02 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.27/310.02 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.27x = 310.02 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.27x = 52,839.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,839.81/206.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.17

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