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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.18, 283.56 and 164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.18, 283.56 and 164.24 is: 225.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.18 : 283.56 = 164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.18/283.56 = 164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.18x = 283.56 × 164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.18x = 46,571.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,571.89/206.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.88

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