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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.83, 309.94 and 163.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.83, 309.94 and 163.61 is: 245.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.83 : 309.94 = 163.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.83/309.94 = 163.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.83x = 309.94 × 163.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.83x = 50,709.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,709.28/206.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.17

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