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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.26, 308.91 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.26, 308.91 and 164.18 is: 245.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.26 : 308.91 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.26/308.91 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.26x = 308.91 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.26x = 50,716.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,716.84/206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.89

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