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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.74, 284.88 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.74, 284.88 and 170.16 is: 234.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.74 : 284.88 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.74/284.88 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.74x = 284.88 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.74x = 48,475.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,475.18/206.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.47

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