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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 307.08 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 307.08 and 164.34 is: 246.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 307.08 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/307.08 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 307.08 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 50,465.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,465.53/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.15

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