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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.54, 277.92 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.54, 277.92 and 164.58 is: 226.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.54 : 277.92 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.54/277.92 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.54x = 277.92 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.54x = 45,740.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,740.07/201.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.95

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