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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.56, 289.02 and 160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.56, 289.02 and 160.44 is: 221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.56 : 289.02 = 160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.56/289.02 = 160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.56x = 289.02 × 160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.56x = 46,370.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,370.37/209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.27

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