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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.79, 300.56 and 161.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.79, 300.56 and 161.91 is: 242.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.79 : 300.56 = 161.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.79/300.56 = 161.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.79x = 300.56 × 161.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.79x = 48,662.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,662.86/200.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.36

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