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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.55, 309.83 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.55, 309.83 and 161.60 is: 242.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.55 : 309.83 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.55/309.83 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.55x = 309.83 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.55x = 50,066.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,066.17/206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.39

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