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Finding the Third Proportional to 160.31 and 208.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 160.31 and 208.41 is: 270.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.31 : 208.41 = 208.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.31/208.41 = 208.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.31x = 208.41 × 208.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.31x = 43,433.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,433.17/160.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.93

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