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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.13, 307.80 and 166.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.13, 307.80 and 166.05 is: 249.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.13 : 307.80 = 166.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.13/307.80 = 166.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.13x = 307.80 × 166.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.13x = 51,110.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,110.19/205.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.16

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