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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.32, 302.04 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.32, 302.04 and 161.12 is: 241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.32 : 302.04 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.32/302.04 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.32x = 302.04 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.32x = 48,664.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,664.68/201.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.73

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