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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.70, 302.10 and 161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.70, 302.10 and 161.20 is: 241.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.70 : 302.10 = 161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.70/302.10 = 161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.70x = 302.10 × 161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.70x = 48,698.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,698.52/201.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.44

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