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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.96, 302.13 and 161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.96, 302.13 and 161.46 is: 241.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.96 : 302.13 = 161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.96/302.13 = 161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.96x = 302.13 × 161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.96x = 48,781.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,781.91/201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.54

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