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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.17, 277.49 and 164.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.17, 277.49 and 164.42 is: 226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.17 : 277.49 = 164.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.17/277.49 = 164.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.17x = 277.49 × 164.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.17x = 45,624.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,624.91/201.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.80

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