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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.66, 278.94 and 168.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.66, 278.94 and 168.85 is: 233.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.66 : 278.94 = 168.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.66/278.94 = 168.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.66x = 278.94 × 168.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.66x = 47,099.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,099.02/201.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.56

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