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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.69, 311.69 and 167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.69, 311.69 and 167.59 is: 251.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.69 : 311.69 = 167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.69/311.69 = 167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.69x = 311.69 × 167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.69x = 52,236.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,236.13/207.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.51

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