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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.57, 285.36 and 165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.57, 285.36 and 165.06 is: 228.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.57 : 285.36 = 165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.57/285.36 = 165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.57x = 285.36 × 165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.57x = 47,101.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,101.52/206.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.02

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