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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.64, 311.33 and 160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.64, 311.33 and 160.71 is: 240.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.64 : 311.33 = 160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.64/311.33 = 160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.64x = 311.33 × 160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.64x = 50,033.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,033.84/207.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.97

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