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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.64, 285.32 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.64, 285.32 and 165.36 is: 228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.64 : 285.32 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.64/285.32 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.64x = 285.32 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.64x = 47,180.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,180.52/206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.32

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