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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.16, 301.32 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.16, 301.32 and 164.70 is: 246.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.16 : 301.32 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.16/301.32 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.16x = 301.32 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.16x = 49,627.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,627.40/201.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.71

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