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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.15, 276.97 and 166.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.15, 276.97 and 166.07 is: 228.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.15 : 276.97 = 166.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.15/276.97 = 166.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.15x = 276.97 × 166.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.15x = 45,994.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,994.19/201.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.66

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