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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.36, 300.09 and 161.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.36, 300.09 and 161.74 is: 242.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.36 : 300.09 = 161.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.36/300.09 = 161.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.36x = 300.09 × 161.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.36x = 48,536.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,536.56/200.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.25

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