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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.07, 277.46 and 116.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.07, 277.46 and 116.98 is: 161.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.07 : 277.46 = 116.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.07/277.46 = 116.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.07x = 277.46 × 116.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.07x = 32,456.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,456.69/201.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.42

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