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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.66, 308.73 and 162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.66, 308.73 and 162.36 is: 243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.66 : 308.73 = 162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.66/308.73 = 162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.66x = 308.73 × 162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.66x = 50,124.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,124.25/205.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.72

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