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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.03, 301.55 and 160.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.03, 301.55 and 160.53 is: 240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.03 : 301.55 = 160.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.03/301.55 = 160.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.03x = 301.55 × 160.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.03x = 48,407.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,407.02/201.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.80

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