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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.48, 278.13 and 161.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.48, 278.13 and 161.49 is: 222.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.48 : 278.13 = 161.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.48/278.13 = 161.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.48x = 278.13 × 161.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.48x = 44,915.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,915.21/201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.93

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