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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.01, 310.34 and 161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.01, 310.34 and 161.56 is: 242.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.01 : 310.34 = 161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.01/310.34 = 161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.01x = 310.34 × 161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.01x = 50,138.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,138.53/207.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.20

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