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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.36, 308.85 and 172.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.36, 308.85 and 172.18 is: 257.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.36 : 308.85 = 172.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.36/308.85 = 172.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.36x = 308.85 × 172.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.36x = 53,177.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,177.53/206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.69

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