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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.60, 305.04 and 160.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.60, 305.04 and 160.54 is: 240.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.60 : 305.04 = 160.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.60/305.04 = 160.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.60x = 305.04 × 160.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.60x = 48,969.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,969.60/203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.52

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