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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.86, 285.74 and 167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.86, 285.74 and 167.58 is: 231.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.86 : 285.74 = 167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.86/285.74 = 167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.86x = 285.74 × 167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.86x = 47,884.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,884.31/206.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.48

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