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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.63, 302.21 and 110.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.63, 302.21 and 110.17 is: 165.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.63 : 302.21 = 110.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.63/302.21 = 110.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.63x = 302.21 × 110.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.63x = 33,293.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,293.17/201.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.12

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