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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.70, 310.05 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.70, 310.05 and 166.20 is: 249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.70 : 310.05 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.70/310.05 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.70x = 310.05 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.70x = 51,530.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,530.31/206.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.30

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