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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.60, 278.46 and 165.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.60, 278.46 and 165.21 is: 228.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.60 : 278.46 = 165.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.60/278.46 = 165.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.60x = 278.46 × 165.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.60x = 46,004.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,004.38/201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.20

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