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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.30, 302.49 and 168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.30, 302.49 and 168.94 is: 253.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.30 : 302.49 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.30/302.49 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.30x = 302.49 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.30x = 51,102.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,102.66/201.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.86

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