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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.15, 300.58 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.15, 300.58 and 168.75 is: 252.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.15 : 300.58 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.15/300.58 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.15x = 300.58 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.15x = 50,722.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,722.45/201.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.16

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