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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.06, 301.44 and 162.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.06, 301.44 and 162.78 is: 244.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.06 : 301.44 = 162.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.06/301.44 = 162.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.06x = 301.44 × 162.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.06x = 49,068.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,068.40/201.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.05

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