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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.89, 308.94 and 167.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.89, 308.94 and 167.81 is: 251.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.89 : 308.94 = 167.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.89/308.94 = 167.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.89x = 308.94 × 167.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.89x = 51,841.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,841.05/205.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.79

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