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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.22, 301.83 and 164.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.22, 301.83 and 164.77 is: 247.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.22 : 301.83 = 164.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.22/301.83 = 164.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.22x = 301.83 × 164.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.22x = 49,732.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,732.53/201.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.16

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