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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.75, 308.73 and 164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.75, 308.73 and 164.86 is: 247.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.75 : 308.73 = 164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.75/308.73 = 164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.75x = 308.73 × 164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.75x = 50,897.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,897.23/205.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.37

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