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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.24, 301.49 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.24, 301.49 and 168.54 is: 252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.24 : 301.49 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.24/301.49 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.24x = 301.49 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.24x = 50,812.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,812.28/201.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.50

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