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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.74, 310.83 and 166.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.74, 310.83 and 166.45 is: 250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.74 : 310.83 = 166.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.74/310.83 = 166.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.74x = 310.83 × 166.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.74x = 51,737.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,737.65/206.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.25

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