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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.42, 310.52 and 161.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.42, 310.52 and 161.63 is: 241.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.42 : 310.52 = 161.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.42/310.52 = 161.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.42x = 310.52 × 161.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.42x = 50,186.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,186.99/207.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.96

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