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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.64, 289.06 and 160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.64, 289.06 and 160.60 is: 221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.64 : 289.06 = 160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.64/289.06 = 160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.64x = 289.06 × 160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.64x = 46,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,423.04/209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.44

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