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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.01, 308.46 and 162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.01, 308.46 and 162.76 is: 243.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.01 : 308.46 = 162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.01/308.46 = 162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.01x = 308.46 × 162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.01x = 50,204.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,204.95/206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.71

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