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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.99, 285.39 and 174.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.99, 285.39 and 174.17 is: 240.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.99 : 285.39 = 174.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.99/285.39 = 174.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.99x = 285.39 × 174.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.99x = 49,706.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,706.38/206.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.14

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