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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.46, 277.42 and 164.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.46, 277.42 and 164.71 is: 226.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.46 : 277.42 = 164.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.46/277.42 = 164.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.46x = 277.42 × 164.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.46x = 45,693.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,693.85/201.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.81

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