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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.53, 302.88 and 167.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.53, 302.88 and 167.51 is: 251.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.53 : 302.88 = 167.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.53/302.88 = 167.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.53x = 302.88 × 167.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.53x = 50,735.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,735.43/201.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.75

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