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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.16, 308.38 and 162.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.16, 308.38 and 162.60 is: 244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.16 : 308.38 = 162.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.16/308.38 = 162.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.16x = 308.38 × 162.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.16x = 50,142.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,142.59/205.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.41

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