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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.66, 278.26 and 118.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.66, 278.26 and 118.75 is: 163.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.66 : 278.26 = 118.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.66/278.26 = 118.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.66x = 278.26 × 118.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.66x = 33,041.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,041.39/201.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.85

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