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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.67, 288.97 and 160.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.67, 288.97 and 160.45 is: 221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.67 : 288.97 = 160.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.67/288.97 = 160.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.67x = 288.97 × 160.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.67x = 46,365.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,365.24/209.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.13

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