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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.48, 284.72 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.48, 284.72 and 176.96 is: 244.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.48 : 284.72 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.48/284.72 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.48x = 284.72 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.48x = 50,381.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,381.74/206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.01

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