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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.10, 313.65 and 160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.10, 313.65 and 160.41 is: 240.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.10 : 313.65 = 160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.10/313.65 = 160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.10x = 313.65 × 160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.10x = 50,312.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,312.60/209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.62

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