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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.21, 301.88 and 166.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.21, 301.88 and 166.83 is: 250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.21 : 301.88 = 166.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.21/301.88 = 166.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.21x = 301.88 × 166.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.21x = 50,360.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,360.30/201.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.29

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