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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.75, 309.83 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.75, 309.83 and 160.88 is: 241.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.75 : 309.83 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.75/309.83 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.75x = 309.83 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.75x = 49,843.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,843.10/206.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.08

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