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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.72, 309.68 and 168.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.72, 309.68 and 168.25 is: 252.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.72 : 309.68 = 168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.72/309.68 = 168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.72x = 309.68 × 168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.72x = 52,101.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,101.27/206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.04

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