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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.85, 285.42 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.85, 285.42 and 160.18 is: 221.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.85 : 285.42 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.85/285.42 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.85x = 285.42 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.85x = 45,718.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,718.46/206.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.02

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