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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.57, 277.92 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.57, 277.92 and 166.20 is: 229.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.57 : 277.92 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.57/277.92 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.57x = 277.92 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.57x = 46,190.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,190.30/201.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.15

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