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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.58, 309.48 and 172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.58, 309.48 and 172.56 is: 258.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.58 : 309.48 = 172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.58/309.48 = 172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.58x = 309.48 × 172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.58x = 53,403.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,403.87/206.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.51

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