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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.61, 288.48 and 162.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.61, 288.48 and 162.78 is: 224.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.61 : 288.48 = 162.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.61/288.48 = 162.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.61x = 288.48 × 162.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.61x = 46,958.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,958.77/209.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.03

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