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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.98, 303.23 and 161.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.98, 303.23 and 161.45 is: 242.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.98 : 303.23 = 161.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.98/303.23 = 161.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.98x = 303.23 × 161.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.98x = 48,956.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,956.48/201.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.38

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