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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.38, 288.85 and 160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.38, 288.85 and 160.17 is: 220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.38 : 288.85 = 160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.38/288.85 = 160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.38x = 288.85 × 160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.38x = 46,266.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,266.39/209.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.97

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