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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.64, 277.78 and 166.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.64, 277.78 and 166.52 is: 229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.64 : 277.78 = 166.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.64/277.78 = 166.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.64x = 277.78 × 166.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.64x = 46,255.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,255.93/201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.40

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