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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.46, 309.12 and 172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.46, 309.12 and 172.11 is: 257.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.46 : 309.12 = 172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.46/309.12 = 172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.46x = 309.12 × 172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.46x = 53,202.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,202.64/206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.69

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