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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 306.72 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 306.72 and 164.52 is: 246.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 306.72 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/306.72 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 306.72 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 50,461.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,461.57/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.13

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