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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.92, 311.92 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.92, 311.92 and 160.16 is: 240.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.92 : 311.92 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.92/311.92 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.92x = 311.92 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.92x = 49,957.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,957.11/207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.27

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