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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.60, 309.62 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.60, 309.62 and 167.64 is: 251.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.60 : 309.62 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.60/309.62 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.60x = 309.62 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.60x = 51,906.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,906.57/206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.24

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