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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.84, 311.66 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.84, 311.66 and 171.56 is: 258.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.84 : 311.66 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.84/311.66 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.84x = 311.66 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.84x = 53,468.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,468.39/206.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.50

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