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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.45, 278.19 and 162.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.45, 278.19 and 162.61 is: 224.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.45 : 278.19 = 162.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.45/278.19 = 162.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.45x = 278.19 × 162.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.45x = 45,236.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,236.48/201.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.55

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