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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.46, 308.40 and 167.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.46, 308.40 and 167.39 is: 251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.46 : 308.40 = 167.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.46/308.40 = 167.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.46x = 308.40 × 167.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.46x = 51,622.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,622.24/205.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.25

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