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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.83, 308.44 and 162.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.83, 308.44 and 162.61 is: 243.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.83 : 308.44 = 162.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.83/308.44 = 162.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.83x = 308.44 × 162.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.83x = 50,155.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,155.43/205.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.67

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