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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.03, 300.93 and 168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.03, 300.93 and 168.36 is: 252.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.03 : 300.93 = 168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.03/300.93 = 168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.03x = 300.93 × 168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.03x = 50,664.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,664.57/201.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.02

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