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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.64, 310.14 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.64, 310.14 and 161.19 is: 241.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.64 : 310.14 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.64/310.14 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.64x = 310.14 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.64x = 49,991.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,991.47/206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.93

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