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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.96, 311.12 and 166.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.96, 311.12 and 166.84 is: 250.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.96 : 311.12 = 166.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.96/311.12 = 166.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.96x = 311.12 × 166.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.96x = 51,907.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,907.26/206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.81

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