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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.56, 302.55 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.56, 302.55 and 110.44 is: 165.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.56 : 302.55 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.56/302.55 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.56x = 302.55 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.56x = 33,413.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,413.62/201.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.78

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