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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.01, 308.84 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.01, 308.84 and 160.56 is: 240.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.01 : 308.84 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.01/308.84 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.01x = 308.84 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.01x = 49,586.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,586.13/206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.70

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