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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.53, 278.17 and 118.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.53, 278.17 and 118.67 is: 163.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.53 : 278.17 = 118.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.53/278.17 = 118.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.53x = 278.17 × 118.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.53x = 33,010.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,010.43/201.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.80

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