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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.60, 278.18 and 117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.60, 278.18 and 117.56 is: 162.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.60 : 278.18 = 117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.60/278.18 = 117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.60x = 278.18 × 117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.60x = 32,702.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,702.79/201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.22

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