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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.96, 309.19 and 160.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.96, 309.19 and 160.24 is: 240.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.96 : 309.19 = 160.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.96/309.19 = 160.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.96x = 309.19 × 160.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.96x = 49,544.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,544.61/205.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.55

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