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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.34, 284.13 and 164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.34, 284.13 and 164.76 is: 226.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.34 : 284.13 = 164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.34/284.13 = 164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.34x = 284.13 × 164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.34x = 46,813.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,813.26/206.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.87

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