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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.60, 301.86 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.60, 301.86 and 160.86 is: 240.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.60 : 301.86 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.60/301.86 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.60x = 301.86 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.60x = 48,557.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,557.20/201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.86

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