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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.12, 300.38 and 164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.12, 300.38 and 164.64 is: 245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.12 : 300.38 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.12/300.38 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.12x = 300.38 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.12x = 49,454.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,454.56/201.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.90

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