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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.72, 283.57 and 164.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.72, 283.57 and 164.21 is: 226.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.72 : 283.57 = 164.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.72/283.57 = 164.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.72x = 283.57 × 164.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.72x = 46,563.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,563.20/205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.35

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