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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.64, 287.68 and 164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.64, 287.68 and 164.96 is: 227.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.64 : 287.68 = 164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.64/287.68 = 164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.64x = 287.68 × 164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.64x = 47,455.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,455.69/208.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.45

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