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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.55, 309.39 and 163.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.55, 309.39 and 163.01 is: 244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.55 : 309.39 = 163.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.55/309.39 = 163.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.55x = 309.39 × 163.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.55x = 50,433.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,433.83/206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.17

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