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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.86, 309.80 and 170.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.86, 309.80 and 170.41 is: 255.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.86 : 309.80 = 170.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.86/309.80 = 170.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.86x = 309.80 × 170.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.86x = 52,792.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,792.67/206.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.21

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