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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.94, 311.50 and 164.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.94, 311.50 and 164.37 is: 246.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.94 : 311.50 = 164.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.94/311.50 = 164.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.94x = 311.50 × 164.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.94x = 51,201.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,201.26/207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.23

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