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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.37, 289.23 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.37, 289.23 and 160.50 is: 221.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.37 : 289.23 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.37/289.23 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.37x = 289.23 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.37x = 46,421.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,421.42/209.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.72

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