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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.68, 307.88 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.68, 307.88 and 162.48 is: 243.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.68 : 307.88 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.68/307.88 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.68x = 307.88 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.68x = 50,024.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,024.34/205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.21

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