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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.45, 308.49 and 165.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.45, 308.49 and 165.22 is: 248.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.45 : 308.49 = 165.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.45/308.49 = 165.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.45x = 308.49 × 165.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.45x = 50,968.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,968.72/205.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.08

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