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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.22, 284.26 and 164.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.22, 284.26 and 164.71 is: 227.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.22 : 284.26 = 164.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.22/284.26 = 164.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.22x = 284.26 × 164.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.22x = 46,818.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,818.22/206.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.03

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