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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.78, 310.02 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.78, 310.02 and 166.18 is: 249.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.78 : 310.02 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.78/310.02 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.78x = 310.02 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.78x = 51,519.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,519.12/206.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.15

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