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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.63, 300.80 and 161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.63, 300.80 and 161.48 is: 242.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.63 : 300.80 = 161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.63/300.80 = 161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.63x = 300.80 × 161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.63x = 48,570.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,570.87/200.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.10

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