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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.98, 285.37 and 173.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.98, 285.37 and 173.91 is: 239.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.98 : 285.37 = 173.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.98/285.37 = 173.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.98x = 285.37 × 173.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.98x = 49,628.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,628.70/206.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.78

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