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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.33, 309.49 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.33, 309.49 and 167.76 is: 251.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.33 : 309.49 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.33/309.49 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.33x = 309.49 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.33x = 51,919.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,919.62/206.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.64

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