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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.53, 278.08 and 118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.53, 278.08 and 118.66 is: 163.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.53 : 278.08 = 118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.53/278.08 = 118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.53x = 278.08 × 118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.53x = 32,996.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,996.57/201.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.73

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