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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.07, 284.16 and 162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.07, 284.16 and 162.33 is: 223.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.07 : 284.16 = 162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.07/284.16 = 162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.07x = 284.16 × 162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.07x = 46,127.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,127.69/206.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.84

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