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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 284.16 and 173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 284.16 and 173.56 is: 238.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 284.16 = 173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/284.16 = 173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 284.16 × 173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 49,318.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,318.81/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.95

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