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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.66, 289.59 and 161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.66, 289.59 and 161.13 is: 222.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.66 : 289.59 = 161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.66/289.59 = 161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.66x = 289.59 × 161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.66x = 46,661.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,661.64/209.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.56

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