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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.37, 310.26 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.37, 310.26 and 166.07 is: 249.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.37 : 310.26 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.37/310.26 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.37x = 310.26 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.37x = 51,524.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,524.88/206.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.67

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