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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.20, 301.12 and 160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.20, 301.12 and 160.68 is: 240.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.20 : 301.12 = 160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.20/301.12 = 160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.20x = 301.12 × 160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.20x = 48,383.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,383.96/201.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.48

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