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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.51, 284.77 and 175.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.51, 284.77 and 175.53 is: 242.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.51 : 284.77 = 175.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.51/284.77 = 175.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.51x = 284.77 × 175.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.51x = 49,984.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,984.78/206.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.04

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