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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.14, 307.85 and 164.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.14, 307.85 and 164.91 is: 247.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.14 : 307.85 = 164.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.14/307.85 = 164.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.14x = 307.85 × 164.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.14x = 50,766.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,766.72/205.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.47

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