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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.61, 310.93 and 161.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.61, 310.93 and 161.30 is: 241.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.61 : 310.93 = 161.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.61/310.93 = 161.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.61x = 310.93 × 161.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.61x = 50,153.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,153.01/207.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.57

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