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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.47, 302.48 and 165.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.47, 302.48 and 165.29 is: 248.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.47 : 302.48 = 165.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.47/302.48 = 165.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.47x = 302.48 × 165.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.47x = 49,996.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,996.09/201.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.16

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