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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.22, 302.13 and 167.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.22, 302.13 and 167.02 is: 250.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.22 : 302.13 = 167.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.22/302.13 = 167.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.22x = 302.13 × 167.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.22x = 50,461.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,461.75/201.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.78

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