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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.48, 285.21 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.48, 285.21 and 165.32 is: 228.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.48 : 285.21 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.48/285.21 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.48x = 285.21 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.48x = 47,149.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,149.49/206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.35

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