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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.45, 307.73 and 161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.45, 307.73 and 161.90 is: 242.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.45 : 307.73 = 161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.45/307.73 = 161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.45x = 307.73 × 161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.45x = 49,820.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,820.68/205.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.50

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