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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.08, 301.62 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.08, 301.62 and 165.44 is: 248.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.08 : 301.62 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.08/301.62 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.08x = 301.62 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.08x = 49,900.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,900.01/201.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.16

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