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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.80, 309.60 and 164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.80, 309.60 and 164.64 is: 246.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.80 : 309.60 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.80/309.60 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.80x = 309.60 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.80x = 50,972.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,972.54/206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.48

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