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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.68, 285.52 and 160.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.68, 285.52 and 160.24 is: 221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.68 : 285.52 = 160.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.68/285.52 = 160.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.68x = 285.52 × 160.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.68x = 45,751.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,751.72/206.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.37

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