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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.30, 241.60 and 133.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.30, 241.60 and 133.81 is: 200.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.30 : 241.60 = 133.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.30/241.60 = 133.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.30x = 241.60 × 133.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.30x = 32,328.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,328.03/161.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.43

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