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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.33, 278.04 and 160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.33, 278.04 and 160.17 is: 221.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.33 : 278.04 = 160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.33/278.04 = 160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.33x = 278.04 × 160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.33x = 44,533.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,533.67/201.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.20

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