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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.69, 311 and 168.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.69, 311 and 168.29 is: 253.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.69 : 311 = 168.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.69/311 = 168.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.69x = 311 × 168.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.69x = 52,338.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,338.19/206.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.22

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