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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.48, 309.72 and 166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.48, 309.72 and 166.16 is: 249.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.48 : 309.72 = 166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.48/309.72 = 166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.48x = 309.72 × 166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.48x = 51,463.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,463.08/206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.24

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