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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.54, 301.41 and 165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.54, 301.41 and 165.18 is: 247.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.54 : 301.41 = 165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.54/301.41 = 165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.54x = 301.41 × 165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.54x = 49,786.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,786.90/201.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.03

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