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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.38, 302.90 and 161.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.38, 302.90 and 161.61 is: 241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.38 : 302.90 = 161.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.38/302.90 = 161.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.38x = 302.90 × 161.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.38x = 48,950.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,950.86/202.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.88

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