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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.83, 306.95 and 161.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.83, 306.95 and 161.61 is: 242.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.83 : 306.95 = 161.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.83/306.95 = 161.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.83x = 306.95 × 161.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.83x = 49,603.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,603.85/204.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.17

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