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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 309.36 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 309.36 and 163.44 is: 244.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 309.36 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/309.36 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 309.36 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 50,561.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,561.80/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.97

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