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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.08, 286.52 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.08, 286.52 and 164.40 is: 226.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.08 : 286.52 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.08/286.52 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.08x = 286.52 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.08x = 47,103.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,103.89/208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.37

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