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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.64, 301.64 and 167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.64, 301.64 and 167.47 is: 250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.64 : 301.64 = 167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.64/301.64 = 167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.64x = 301.64 × 167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.64x = 50,513.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,513.31/201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.52

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