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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.47, 302.43 and 169.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.47, 302.43 and 169.35 is: 254.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.47 : 302.43 = 169.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.47/302.43 = 169.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.47x = 302.43 × 169.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.47x = 51,216.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,216.52/201.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.22

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