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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.34, 308.94 and 167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.34, 308.94 and 167.73 is: 251.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.34 : 308.94 = 167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.34/308.94 = 167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.34x = 308.94 × 167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.34x = 51,818.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,818.51/206.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.13

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