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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.52, 308.97 and 166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.52, 308.97 and 166.02 is: 248.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.52 : 308.97 = 166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.52/308.97 = 166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.52x = 308.97 × 166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.52x = 51,295.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,295.20/206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.38

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