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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.66, 278.27 and 118.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.66, 278.27 and 118.83 is: 163.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.66 : 278.27 = 118.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.66/278.27 = 118.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.66x = 278.27 × 118.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.66x = 33,067.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,067.72/201.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.98

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