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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.46, 308.99 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.46, 308.99 and 167.82 is: 251.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.46 : 308.99 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.46/308.99 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.46x = 308.99 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.46x = 51,853.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,853.86/206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.16

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