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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.42, 309.65 and 170.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.42, 309.65 and 170.29 is: 255.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.42 : 309.65 = 170.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.42/309.65 = 170.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.42x = 309.65 × 170.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.42x = 52,728.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,728.67/206.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.44

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