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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.92, 285.28 and 171.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.92, 285.28 and 171.98 is: 237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.92 : 285.28 = 171.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.92/285.28 = 171.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.92x = 285.28 × 171.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.92x = 49,062.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,062.45/206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.11

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