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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.51, 278.26 and 166.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.51, 278.26 and 166.66 is: 230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.51 : 278.26 = 166.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.51/278.26 = 166.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.51x = 278.26 × 166.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.51x = 46,373.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,373.70/201.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.13

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