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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.28, 311.06 and 161.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.28, 311.06 and 161.72 is: 242.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.28 : 311.06 = 161.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.28/311.06 = 161.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.28x = 311.06 × 161.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.28x = 50,304.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,304.62/207.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.69

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