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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.47, 283.32 and 163.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.47, 283.32 and 163.98 is: 226.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.47 : 283.32 = 163.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.47/283.32 = 163.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.47x = 283.32 × 163.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.47x = 46,458.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,458.81/205.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.11

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