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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.11, 900.20 and 161.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.11, 900.20 and 161.35 is: 242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.11 : 900.20 = 161.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.11/900.20 = 161.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.11x = 900.20 × 161.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.11x = 145,247.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,247.27/600.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.03

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