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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.26, 302.08 and 165.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.26, 302.08 and 165.10 is: 247.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.26 : 302.08 = 165.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.26/302.08 = 165.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.26x = 302.08 × 165.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.26x = 49,873.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,873.41/201.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.81

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