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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.91, 309.81 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.91, 309.81 and 163.26 is: 244.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.91 : 309.81 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.91/309.81 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.91x = 309.81 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.91x = 50,579.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,579.58/206.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.45

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