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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206, 283.52 and 164.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206, 283.52 and 164.42 is: 226.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206 : 283.52 = 164.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206/283.52 = 164.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206x = 283.52 × 164.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206x = 46,616.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,616.36/206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.29

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