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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.80, 308.54 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.80, 308.54 and 162.92 is: 244.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.80 : 308.54 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.80/308.54 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.80x = 308.54 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.80x = 50,267.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,267.34/205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.25

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