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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.73, 285.53 and 173.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.73, 285.53 and 173.66 is: 239.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.73 : 285.53 = 173.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.73/285.53 = 173.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.73x = 285.53 × 173.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.73x = 49,582.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,582.84/206.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.84

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