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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.93, 308.49 and 165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.93, 308.49 and 165.16 is: 247.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.93 : 308.49 = 165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.93/308.49 = 165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.93x = 308.49 × 165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.93x = 50,950.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,950.21/205.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.42

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