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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.45, 306.33 and 160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.45, 306.33 and 160.94 is: 241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.45 : 306.33 = 160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.45/306.33 = 160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.45x = 306.33 × 160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.45x = 49,299.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,299.22/204.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.13

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