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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.09, 307.64 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.09, 307.64 and 164.32 is: 246.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.09 : 307.64 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.09/307.64 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.09x = 307.64 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.09x = 50,549.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,549.05/205.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.48

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