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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.46, 309.89 and 168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.46, 309.89 and 168.39 is: 252.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.46 : 309.89 = 168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.46/309.89 = 168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.46x = 309.89 × 168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.46x = 52,182.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,182.80/206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.75

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