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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.20, 283.41 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.20, 283.41 and 164.16 is: 226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.20 : 283.41 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.20/283.41 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.20x = 283.41 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.20x = 46,524.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,524.59/205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.73

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