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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.94, 310 and 163.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.94, 310 and 163.37 is: 244.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.94 : 310 = 163.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.94/310 = 163.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.94x = 310 × 163.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.94x = 50,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,644.70/206.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.73

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