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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.37, 284.64 and 172.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.37, 284.64 and 172.63 is: 238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.37 : 284.64 = 172.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.37/284.64 = 172.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.37x = 284.64 × 172.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.37x = 49,137.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,137.40/206.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.10

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