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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.82, 285.12 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.82, 285.12 and 171.72 is: 236.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.82 : 285.12 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.82/285.12 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.82x = 285.12 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.82x = 48,960.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,960.81/206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.73

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