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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.76, 285.70 and 162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.76, 285.70 and 162.60 is: 224.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.76 : 285.70 = 162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.76/285.70 = 162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.76x = 285.70 × 162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.76x = 46,454.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,454.82/206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.68

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