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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.98, 312.26 and 167.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.98, 312.26 and 167.30 is: 251.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.98 : 312.26 = 167.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.98/312.26 = 167.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.98x = 312.26 × 167.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.98x = 52,241.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,241.10/207.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.18

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