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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.32, 311.22 and 164.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.32, 311.22 and 164.03 is: 246.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.32 : 311.22 = 164.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.32/311.22 = 164.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.32x = 311.22 × 164.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.32x = 51,047.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,047.86/207.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.23

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