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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.42, 284.72 and 167.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.42, 284.72 and 167.13 is: 230.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.42 : 284.72 = 167.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.42/284.72 = 167.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.42x = 284.72 × 167.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.42x = 47,584.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,584.42/206.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.53

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