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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.04, 307.21 and 164.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.04, 307.21 and 164.37 is: 246.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.04 : 307.21 = 164.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.04/307.21 = 164.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.04x = 307.21 × 164.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.04x = 50,497.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,497.29/205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.28

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