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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.59, 277.64 and 160.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.59, 277.64 and 160.07 is: 220.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.59 : 277.64 = 160.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.59/277.64 = 160.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.59x = 277.64 × 160.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.59x = 44,441.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,441.83/201.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.46

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