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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.02, 313.11 and 160.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.02, 313.11 and 160.69 is: 240.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.02 : 313.11 = 160.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.02/313.11 = 160.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.02x = 313.11 × 160.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.02x = 50,313.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,313.65/209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.71

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