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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.08, 300.26 and 165.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.08, 300.26 and 165.08 is: 246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.08 : 300.26 = 165.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.08/300.26 = 165.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.08x = 300.26 × 165.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.08x = 49,566.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,566.92/201.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.50

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