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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.60, 302.36 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.60, 302.36 and 110.24 is: 165.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.60 : 302.36 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.60/302.36 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.60x = 302.36 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.60x = 33,332.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,332.17/201.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.34

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