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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.01, 287.75 and 164.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.01, 287.75 and 164.67 is: 226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.01 : 287.75 = 164.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.01/287.75 = 164.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.01x = 287.75 × 164.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.01x = 47,383.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,383.79/209.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.71

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