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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.39, 302.08 and 161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.39, 302.08 and 161.06 is: 241.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.39 : 302.08 = 161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.39/302.08 = 161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.39x = 302.08 × 161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.39x = 48,653.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,653.94/201.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.60

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