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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.56, 308.58 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.56, 308.58 and 160.44 is: 240.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.56 : 308.58 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.56/308.58 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.56x = 308.58 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.56x = 49,508.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,508.58/205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.85

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