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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.59, 302.65 and 110.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.59, 302.65 and 110.35 is: 165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.59 : 302.65 = 110.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.59/302.65 = 110.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.59x = 302.65 × 110.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.59x = 33,397.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,397.43/201.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.67

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