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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.76, 309.33 and 171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.76, 309.33 and 171.66 is: 256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.76 : 309.33 = 171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.76/309.33 = 171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.76x = 309.33 × 171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.76x = 53,099.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,099.59/206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.82

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