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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.32, 284.34 and 164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.32, 284.34 and 164.74 is: 227.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.32 : 284.34 = 164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.32/284.34 = 164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.32x = 284.34 × 164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.32x = 46,842.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,842.17/206.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.04

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