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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.03, 309.11 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.03, 309.11 and 167.82 is: 251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.03 : 309.11 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.03/309.11 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.03x = 309.11 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.03x = 51,874.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,874.00/206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.78

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