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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.20, 277.58 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.20, 277.58 and 164.58 is: 227.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.20 : 277.58 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.20/277.58 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.20x = 277.58 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.20x = 45,684.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,684.12/201.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.06

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