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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.34, 303.50 and 161.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.34, 303.50 and 161.57 is: 242.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.34 : 303.50 = 161.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.34/303.50 = 161.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.34x = 303.50 × 161.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.34x = 49,035.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,035.38/202.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.35

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