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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201, 277.14 and 164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201, 277.14 and 164.08 is: 226.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201 : 277.14 = 164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201/277.14 = 164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201x = 277.14 × 164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201x = 45,473.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,473.13/201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.23

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