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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.74, 285.56 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.74, 285.56 and 167.55 is: 231.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.74 : 285.56 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.74/285.56 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.74x = 285.56 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.74x = 47,845.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,845.58/206.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.43

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