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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.45, 309.30 and 172.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.45, 309.30 and 172.43 is: 258.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.45 : 309.30 = 172.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.45/309.30 = 172.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.45x = 309.30 × 172.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.45x = 53,331.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,331.05/206.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.33

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