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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.72, 289.69 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.72, 289.69 and 161.19 is: 222.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.72 : 289.69 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.72/289.69 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.72x = 289.69 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.72x = 46,695.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,695.13/209.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.65

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