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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.46, 309.29 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.46, 309.29 and 167.76 is: 251.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.46 : 309.29 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.46/309.29 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.46x = 309.29 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.46x = 51,885.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,885.65/206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.31

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