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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.91, 303.04 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.91, 303.04 and 161.60 is: 242.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.91 : 303.04 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.91/303.04 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.91x = 303.04 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.91x = 48,969.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,969.95/201.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.53

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