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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.63, 300.64 and 161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.63, 300.64 and 161.90 is: 242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.63 : 300.64 = 161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.63/300.64 = 161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.63x = 300.64 × 161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.63x = 48,672.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,672.68/200.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.60

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