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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.37, 284.45 and 164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.37, 284.45 and 164.79 is: 227.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.37 : 284.45 = 164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.37/284.45 = 164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.37x = 284.45 × 164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.37x = 46,873.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,873.69/206.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.13

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