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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.05, 288.25 and 164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.05, 288.25 and 164.79 is: 227.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.05 : 288.25 = 164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.05/288.25 = 164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.05x = 288.25 × 164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.05x = 47,500.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,500.31/209.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.22

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