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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.35, 309.11 and 170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.35, 309.11 and 170.30 is: 255.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.35 : 309.11 = 170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.35/309.11 = 170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.35x = 309.11 × 170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.35x = 52,641.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,641.43/206.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.11

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