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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.68, 285.70 and 165.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.68, 285.70 and 165.64 is: 228.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.68 : 285.70 = 165.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.68/285.70 = 165.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.68x = 285.70 × 165.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.68x = 47,323.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,323.35/206.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.97

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