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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.76, 284.16 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.76, 284.16 and 164.32 is: 226.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.76 : 284.16 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.76/284.16 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.76x = 284.16 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.76x = 46,693.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,693.17/205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.93

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