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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.37, 284.99 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.37, 284.99 and 167.49 is: 231.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.37 : 284.99 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.37/284.99 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.37x = 284.99 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.37x = 47,732.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,732.14/206.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.29

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