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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.99, 312.14 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.99, 312.14 and 167.49 is: 251.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.99 : 312.14 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.99/312.14 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.99x = 312.14 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.99x = 52,280.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,280.33/207.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.36

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