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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.10, 302.83 and 161.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.10, 302.83 and 161.51 is: 242.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.10 : 302.83 = 161.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.10/302.83 = 161.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.10x = 302.83 × 161.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.10x = 48,910.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,910.07/202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.01

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