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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.56, 309.20 and 161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.56, 309.20 and 161.20 is: 241.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.56 : 309.20 = 161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.56/309.20 = 161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.56x = 309.20 × 161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.56x = 49,843.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,843.04/206.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.30

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