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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.98, 310.76 and 166.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.98, 310.76 and 166.30 is: 249.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.98 : 310.76 = 166.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.98/310.76 = 166.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.98x = 310.76 × 166.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.98x = 51,679.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,679.39/206.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.68

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