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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.67, 285.52 and 160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.67, 285.52 and 160.23 is: 221.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.67 : 285.52 = 160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.67/285.52 = 160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.67x = 285.52 × 160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.67x = 45,748.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,748.87/206.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.36

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