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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.84, 314.22 and 164.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.84, 314.22 and 164.43 is: 246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.84 : 314.22 = 164.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.84/314.22 = 164.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.84x = 314.22 × 164.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.84x = 51,665.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,665.62/209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.22

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