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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.45, 309.22 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.45, 309.22 and 162.90 is: 243.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.45 : 309.22 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.45/309.22 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.45x = 309.22 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.45x = 50,371.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,371.94/206.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.99

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