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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.29, 307.62 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.29, 307.62 and 167.04 is: 250.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.29 : 307.62 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.29/307.62 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.29x = 307.62 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.29x = 51,384.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,384.84/205.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.30

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