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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.24, 300.36 and 166.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.24, 300.36 and 166.61 is: 248.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.24 : 300.36 = 166.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.24/300.36 = 166.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.24x = 300.36 × 166.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.24x = 50,041.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,041.48/201.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.67

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