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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.41, 309.66 and 167.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.41, 309.66 and 167.79 is: 251.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.41 : 309.66 = 167.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.41/309.66 = 167.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.41x = 309.66 × 167.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.41x = 51,958.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,958.78/206.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.73

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