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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.70, 284.49 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.70, 284.49 and 173.76 is: 239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.70 : 284.49 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.70/284.49 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.70x = 284.49 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.70x = 49,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,432.98/206.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.15

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