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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.84, 309.12 and 162.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.84, 309.12 and 162.55 is: 244.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.84 : 309.12 = 162.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.84/309.12 = 162.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.84x = 309.12 × 162.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.84x = 50,247.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,247.46/205.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.11

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