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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.59, 301.10 and 160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.59, 301.10 and 160.89 is: 240.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.59 : 301.10 = 160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.59/301.10 = 160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.59x = 301.10 × 160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.59x = 48,443.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,443.98/201.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.31

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