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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.77, 289.51 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.77, 289.51 and 160.56 is: 221.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.77 : 289.51 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.77/289.51 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.77x = 289.51 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.77x = 46,483.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,483.32/209.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.59

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