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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.60, 283.36 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.60, 283.36 and 161.76 is: 222.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.60 : 283.36 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.60/283.36 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.60x = 283.36 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.60x = 45,836.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,836.31/205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.94

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