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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.26, 307.54 and 164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.26, 307.54 and 164.93 is: 247.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.26 : 307.54 = 164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.26/307.54 = 164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.26x = 307.54 × 164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.26x = 50,722.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,722.57/205.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.11

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