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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.12, 308.10 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.12, 308.10 and 164.80 is: 247.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.12 : 308.10 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.12/308.10 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.12x = 308.10 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.12x = 50,774.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,774.88/205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.54

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