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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.66, 309.78 and 110.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.66, 309.78 and 110.54 is: 165.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.66 : 309.78 = 110.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.66/309.78 = 110.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.66x = 309.78 × 110.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.66x = 34,243.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,243.08/206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.70

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