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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.61, 278.33 and 164.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.61, 278.33 and 164.89 is: 227.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.61 : 278.33 = 164.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.61/278.33 = 164.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.61x = 278.33 × 164.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.61x = 45,893.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,893.83/201.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.64

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