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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.60, 303.36 and 161.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.60, 303.36 and 161.86 is: 242.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.60 : 303.36 = 161.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.60/303.36 = 161.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.60x = 303.36 × 161.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.60x = 49,101.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,101.85/202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.36

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