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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.47, 287.55 and 164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.47, 287.55 and 164.73 is: 227.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.47 : 287.55 = 164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.47/287.55 = 164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.47x = 287.55 × 164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.47x = 47,368.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,368.11/208.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.22

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