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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.42, 314.12 and 160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.42, 314.12 and 160.98 is: 241.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.42 : 314.12 = 160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.42/314.12 = 160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.42x = 314.12 × 160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.42x = 50,567.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,567.21/209.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.47

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