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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.60, 300.96 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.60, 300.96 and 165.60 is: 247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.60 : 300.96 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.60/300.96 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.60x = 300.96 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.60x = 49,838.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,838.98/201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.22

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