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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.14, 305.91 and 160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.14, 305.91 and 160.91 is: 241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.14 : 305.91 = 160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.14/305.91 = 160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.14x = 305.91 × 160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.14x = 49,225.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,225.32/204.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.13

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