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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.60, 308.40 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.60, 308.40 and 162.88 is: 244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.60 : 308.40 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.60/308.40 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.60x = 308.40 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.60x = 50,232.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,232.19/205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.32

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