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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.53, 284.86 and 162.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.53, 284.86 and 162.29 is: 223.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.53 : 284.86 = 162.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.53/284.86 = 162.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.53x = 284.86 × 162.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.53x = 46,229.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,229.93/206.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.84

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