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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.43, 277.96 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.43, 277.96 and 118.55 is: 163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.43 : 277.96 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.43/277.96 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.43x = 277.96 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.43x = 32,952.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,952.85/201.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.59

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