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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.46, 307.88 and 162.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.46, 307.88 and 162.23 is: 243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.46 : 307.88 = 162.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.46/307.88 = 162.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.46x = 307.88 × 162.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.46x = 49,947.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,947.37/205.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.10

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