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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.70, 309.73 and 115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.70, 309.73 and 115.17 is: 172.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.70 : 309.73 = 115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.70/309.73 = 115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.70x = 309.73 × 115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.70x = 35,671.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,671.60/206.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.58

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