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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.65, 278.24 and 118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.65, 278.24 and 118.76 is: 163.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.65 : 278.24 = 118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.65/278.24 = 118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.65x = 278.24 × 118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.65x = 33,041.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,041.80/201.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.86

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