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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.52, 307.71 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.52, 307.71 and 159.66 is: 239.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.52 : 307.71 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.52/307.71 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.52x = 307.71 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.52x = 49,128.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,128.98/205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.05

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