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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.11, 277.59 and 118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.11, 277.59 and 118.24 is: 163.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.11 : 277.59 = 118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.11/277.59 = 118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.11x = 277.59 × 118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.11x = 32,823.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,823.55/201.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.21

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