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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.76, 309.58 and 163.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.76, 309.58 and 163.51 is: 244.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.76 : 309.58 = 163.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.76/309.58 = 163.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.76x = 309.58 × 163.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.76x = 50,619.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,619.43/206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.82

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