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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.79, 285.36 and 173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.79, 285.36 and 173.41 is: 239.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.79 : 285.36 = 173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.79/285.36 = 173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.79x = 285.36 × 173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.79x = 49,484.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,484.28/206.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.30

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