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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.42, 278.04 and 161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.42, 278.04 and 161.46 is: 222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.42 : 278.04 = 161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.42/278.04 = 161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.42x = 278.04 × 161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.42x = 44,892.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,892.34/201.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.88

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