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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.33, 278.20 and 161.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.33, 278.20 and 161.91 is: 223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.33 : 278.20 = 161.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.33/278.20 = 161.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.33x = 278.20 × 161.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.33x = 45,043.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,043.56/201.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.73

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