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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.10, 277.20 and 164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.10, 277.20 and 164.20 is: 226.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.10 : 277.20 = 164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.10/277.20 = 164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.10x = 277.20 × 164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.10x = 45,514.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,514.44/201.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.33

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