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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.61, 301.87 and 168.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.61, 301.87 and 168.85 is: 252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.61 : 301.87 = 168.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.61/301.87 = 168.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.61x = 301.87 × 168.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.61x = 50,970.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,970.75/201.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.82

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