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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.48, 302.28 and 167.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.48, 302.28 and 167.09 is: 250.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.48 : 302.28 = 167.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.48/302.28 = 167.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.48x = 302.28 × 167.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.48x = 50,506.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,506.45/201.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.68

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