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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.72, 285.64 and 163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.72, 285.64 and 163.40 is: 225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.72 : 285.64 = 163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.72/285.64 = 163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.72x = 285.64 × 163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.72x = 46,673.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,673.58/206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.78

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