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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.18, 277.57 and 118.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.18, 277.57 and 118.31 is: 163.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.18 : 277.57 = 118.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.18/277.57 = 118.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.18x = 277.57 × 118.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.18x = 32,838.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,838.72/201.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.23

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