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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.85, 309.42 and 174.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.85, 309.42 and 174.45 is: 260.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.85 : 309.42 = 174.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.85/309.42 = 174.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.85x = 309.42 × 174.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.85x = 53,979.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,979.48/206.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.95

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