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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.44, 300.88 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.44, 300.88 and 168.72 is: 252.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.44 : 300.88 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.44/300.88 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.44x = 300.88 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.44x = 50,764.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,764.47/201.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.01

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