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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.60, 284.45 and 175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.60, 284.45 and 175.47 is: 241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.60 : 284.45 = 175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.60/284.45 = 175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.60x = 284.45 × 175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.60x = 49,911.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,911.56/206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.59

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