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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.39, 305.91 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.39, 305.91 and 160.86 is: 240.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.39 : 305.91 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.39/305.91 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.39x = 305.91 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.39x = 49,208.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,208.68/204.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.76

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