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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.76, 289.49 and 116.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.76, 289.49 and 116.54 is: 160.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.76 : 289.49 = 116.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.76/289.49 = 116.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.76x = 289.49 × 116.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.76x = 33,737.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,737.16/209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.84

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