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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.70, 285.91 and 168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.70, 285.91 and 168.78 is: 233.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.70 : 285.91 = 168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.70/285.91 = 168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.70x = 285.91 × 168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.70x = 48,255.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,255.89/206.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.46

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