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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.28, 300.48 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.28, 300.48 and 164.80 is: 246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.28 : 300.48 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.28/300.48 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.28x = 300.48 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.28x = 49,519.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,519.10/201.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.02

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