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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.85, 285.78 and 176.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.85, 285.78 and 176.10 is: 243.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.85 : 285.78 = 176.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.85/285.78 = 176.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.85x = 285.78 × 176.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.85x = 50,325.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,325.86/206.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.30

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