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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.58, 310.86 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.58, 310.86 and 170.28 is: 256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.58 : 310.86 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.58/310.86 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.58x = 310.86 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.58x = 52,933.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,933.24/206.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.24

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