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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.31, 240.68 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.31, 240.68 and 134.31 is: 200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.31 : 240.68 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.31/240.68 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.31x = 240.68 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.31x = 32,325.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,325.73/161.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.40

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