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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.52, 278.16 and 118.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.52, 278.16 and 118.65 is: 163.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.52 : 278.16 = 118.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.52/278.16 = 118.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.52x = 278.16 × 118.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.52x = 33,001.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,001.70/201.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.77

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