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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.65, 301.96 and 167.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.65, 301.96 and 167.31 is: 250.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.65 : 301.96 = 167.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.65/301.96 = 167.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.65x = 301.96 × 167.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.65x = 50,520.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,520.51/201.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.53

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