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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.15, 284.09 and 166.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.15, 284.09 and 166.73 is: 229.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.15 : 284.09 = 166.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.15/284.09 = 166.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.15x = 284.09 × 166.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.15x = 47,366.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,366.33/206.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.77

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