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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.55, 310.03 and 172.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.55, 310.03 and 172.53 is: 258.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.55 : 310.03 = 172.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.55/310.03 = 172.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.55x = 310.03 × 172.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.55x = 53,489.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,489.04/206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.96

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