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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.56, 302.33 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.56, 302.33 and 110.24 is: 165.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.56 : 302.33 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.56/302.33 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.56x = 302.33 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.56x = 33,328.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,328.86/201.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.35

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