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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.60, 310.08 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.60, 310.08 and 110.48 is: 165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.60 : 310.08 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.60/310.08 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.60x = 310.08 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.60x = 34,257.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,257.64/206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.82

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