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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.62, 302.22 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.62, 302.22 and 167.18 is: 250.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.62 : 302.22 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.62/302.22 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.62x = 302.22 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.62x = 50,525.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,525.14/201.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.60

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