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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.47, 277.98 and 164.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.47, 277.98 and 164.57 is: 227.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.47 : 277.98 = 164.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.47/277.98 = 164.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.47x = 277.98 × 164.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.47x = 45,747.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,747.17/201.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.07

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