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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.21, 277.05 and 166.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.21, 277.05 and 166.11 is: 228.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.21 : 277.05 = 166.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.21/277.05 = 166.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.21x = 277.05 × 166.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.21x = 46,020.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,020.78/201.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.72

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