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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.89, 288.37 and 164.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.89, 288.37 and 164.55 is: 227.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.89 : 288.37 = 164.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.89/288.37 = 164.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.89x = 288.37 × 164.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.89x = 47,451.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,451.28/208.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.16

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