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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.64, 309.69 and 174.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.64, 309.69 and 174.51 is: 261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.64 : 309.69 = 174.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.64/309.69 = 174.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.64x = 309.69 × 174.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.64x = 54,044.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,044.00/206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.54

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