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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.16, 277.60 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.16, 277.60 and 118.23 is: 163.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.16 : 277.60 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.16/277.60 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.16x = 277.60 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.16x = 32,822.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,822.21/201.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.17

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