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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.30, 284.41 and 176.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.30, 284.41 and 176.67 is: 243.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.30 : 284.41 = 176.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.30/284.41 = 176.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.30x = 284.41 × 176.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.30x = 50,246.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,246.94/206.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.56

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