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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.68, 313.95 and 164.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.68, 313.95 and 164.11 is: 245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.68 : 313.95 = 164.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.68/313.95 = 164.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.68x = 313.95 × 164.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.68x = 51,522.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,522.33/209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.72

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