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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.91, 284.58 and 173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.91, 284.58 and 173.70 is: 238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.91 : 284.58 = 173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.91/284.58 = 173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.91x = 284.58 × 173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.91x = 49,431.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,431.55/206.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.90

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