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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.07, 277.26 and 164.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.07, 277.26 and 164.11 is: 226.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.07 : 277.26 = 164.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.07/277.26 = 164.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.07x = 277.26 × 164.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.07x = 45,501.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,501.14/201.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.30

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