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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.32, 301.74 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.32, 301.74 and 164.80 is: 247.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.32 : 301.74 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.32/301.74 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.32x = 301.74 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.32x = 49,726.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,726.75/201.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.00

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