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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.24, 284.73 and 167.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.24, 284.73 and 167.90 is: 231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.24 : 284.73 = 167.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.24/284.73 = 167.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.24x = 284.73 × 167.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.24x = 47,806.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,806.17/206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.80

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