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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.67, 310.02 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.67, 310.02 and 170.52 is: 255.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.67 : 310.02 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.67/310.02 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.67x = 310.02 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.67x = 52,864.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,864.61/206.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.79

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