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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.43, 314.57 and 160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.43, 314.57 and 160.90 is: 241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.43 : 314.57 = 160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.43/314.57 = 160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.43x = 314.57 × 160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.43x = 50,614.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,614.31/209.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.68

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