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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.12, 302.70 and 161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.12, 302.70 and 161.58 is: 241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.12 : 302.70 = 161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.12/302.70 = 161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.12x = 302.70 × 161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.12x = 48,910.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,910.27/202.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.99

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