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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.76, 308.09 and 162.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.76, 308.09 and 162.51 is: 243.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.76 : 308.09 = 162.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.76/308.09 = 162.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.76x = 308.09 × 162.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.76x = 50,066.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,066.89/205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.33

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