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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.76, 284.28 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.76, 284.28 and 164.72 is: 227.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.76 : 284.28 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.76/284.28 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.76x = 284.28 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.76x = 46,826.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,826.60/205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.58

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