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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.12, 313.68 and 160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.12, 313.68 and 160.96 is: 241.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.12 : 313.68 = 160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.12/313.68 = 160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.12x = 313.68 × 160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.12x = 50,489.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,489.93/209.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.44

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