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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.34, 284.64 and 127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.34, 284.64 and 127.70 is: 176.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.34 : 284.64 = 127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.34/284.64 = 127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.34x = 284.64 × 127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.34x = 36,348.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,348.53/206.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.16

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