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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.59, 308.12 and 174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.59, 308.12 and 174.30 is: 259.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.59 : 308.12 = 174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.59/308.12 = 174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.59x = 308.12 × 174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.59x = 53,703.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,703.78/206.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.96

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