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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.16, 308.96 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.16, 308.96 and 108.68 is: 162.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.16 : 308.96 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.16/308.96 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.16x = 308.96 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.16x = 33,577.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,577.77/206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.87

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