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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.98, 311.67 and 164.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.98, 311.67 and 164.45 is: 246.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.98 : 311.67 = 164.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.98/311.67 = 164.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.98x = 311.67 × 164.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.98x = 51,254.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,254.91/207.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.44

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