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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.56, 277.36 and 162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.56, 277.36 and 162.24 is: 223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.56 : 277.36 = 162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.56/277.36 = 162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.56x = 277.36 × 162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.56x = 44,998.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,998.89/201.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.25

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