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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.82, 285.42 and 174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.82, 285.42 and 174.02 is: 240.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.82 : 285.42 = 174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.82/285.42 = 174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.82x = 285.42 × 174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.82x = 49,668.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,668.01/206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.15

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