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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.01, 306.96 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.01, 306.96 and 161.76 is: 242.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.01 : 306.96 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.01/306.96 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.01x = 306.96 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.01x = 49,653.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,653.85/205.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.21

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