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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201, 300.86 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201, 300.86 and 168.54 is: 252.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201 : 300.86 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201/300.86 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201x = 300.86 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201x = 50,707.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,707.37/201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.28

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