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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.62, 302.82 and 165.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.62, 302.82 and 165.11 is: 247.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.62 : 302.82 = 165.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.62/302.82 = 165.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.62x = 302.82 × 165.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.62x = 49,998.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,998.61/201.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.98

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