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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.83, 309.15 and 167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.83, 309.15 and 167.34 is: 251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.83 : 309.15 = 167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.83/309.15 = 167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.83x = 309.15 × 167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.83x = 51,733.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,733.16/205.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.34

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