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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.10, 283.95 and 167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.10, 283.95 and 167.22 is: 230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.10 : 283.95 = 167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.10/283.95 = 167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.10x = 283.95 × 167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.10x = 47,482.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,482.12/206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.38

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