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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.53, 308.51 and 166.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.53, 308.51 and 166.03 is: 248.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.53 : 308.51 = 166.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.53/308.51 = 166.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.53x = 308.51 × 166.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.53x = 51,221.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,221.92/206.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.01

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