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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.55, 284.85 and 165.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.55, 284.85 and 165.11 is: 227.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.55 : 284.85 = 165.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.55/284.85 = 165.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.55x = 284.85 × 165.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.55x = 47,030.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,030.16/206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.69

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