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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.70, 311.31 and 161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.70, 311.31 and 161.98 is: 242.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.70 : 311.31 = 161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.70/311.31 = 161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.70x = 311.31 × 161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.70x = 50,425.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,425.99/207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.78

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