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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.69, 306.26 and 160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.69, 306.26 and 160.89 is: 240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.69 : 306.26 = 160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.69/306.26 = 160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.69x = 306.26 × 160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.69x = 49,274.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,274.17/204.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.73

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