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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.28, 308.79 and 173.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.28, 308.79 and 173.61 is: 259.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.28 : 308.79 = 173.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.28/308.79 = 173.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.28x = 308.79 × 173.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.28x = 53,609.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,609.03/206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.88

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