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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.70, 311.73 and 167.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.70, 311.73 and 167.02 is: 250.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.70 : 311.73 = 167.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.70/311.73 = 167.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.70x = 311.73 × 167.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.70x = 52,065.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,065.14/207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.67

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