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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.22, 307.83 and 164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.22, 307.83 and 164.90 is: 247.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.22 : 307.83 = 164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.22/307.83 = 164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.22x = 307.83 × 164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.22x = 50,761.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,761.17/205.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.35

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