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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.57, 289.31 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.57, 289.31 and 160.56 is: 221.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.57 : 289.31 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.57/289.31 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.57x = 289.31 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.57x = 46,450.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,450.81/209.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.65

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