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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.96, 285.83 and 170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.96, 285.83 and 170.20 is: 235.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.96 : 285.83 = 170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.96/285.83 = 170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.96x = 285.83 × 170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.96x = 48,648.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,648.41/206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.07

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