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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.53, 301.01 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.53, 301.01 and 160.83 is: 240.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.53 : 301.01 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.53/301.01 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.53x = 301.01 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.53x = 48,411.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,411.84/201.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.23

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