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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.70, 308.73 and 165.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.70, 308.73 and 165.02 is: 247.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.70 : 308.73 = 165.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.70/308.73 = 165.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.70x = 308.73 × 165.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.70x = 50,946.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,946.62/205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.67

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