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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.60, 314.28 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.60, 314.28 and 161.60 is: 242.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.60 : 314.28 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.60/314.28 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.60x = 314.28 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.60x = 50,787.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,787.65/209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.31

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