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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.36, 309 and 170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.36, 309 and 170 is: 254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.36 : 309 = 170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.36/309 = 170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.36x = 309 × 170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.36x = 52,530
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,530/206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.56

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