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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.15, 277.50 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.15, 277.50 and 122.49 is: 168.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.15 : 277.50 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.15/277.50 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.15x = 277.50 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.15x = 33,990.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,990.98/201.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.98

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