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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.66, 284.94 and 171.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.66, 284.94 and 171.74 is: 236.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.66 : 284.94 = 171.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.66/284.94 = 171.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.66x = 284.94 × 171.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.66x = 48,935.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,935.60/206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.79

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