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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.12, 307.20 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.12, 307.20 and 164.58 is: 246.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.12 : 307.20 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.12/307.20 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.12x = 307.20 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.12x = 50,558.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,558.98/205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.48

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