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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.35, 300.51 and 161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.35, 300.51 and 161.62 is: 242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.35 : 300.51 = 161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.35/300.51 = 161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.35x = 300.51 × 161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.35x = 48,568.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,568.52/200.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.42

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