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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.89, 312.93 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.89, 312.93 and 160.56 is: 240.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.89 : 312.93 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.89/312.93 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.89x = 312.93 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.89x = 50,244.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,244.04/208.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.53

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