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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.68, 278.28 and 162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.68, 278.28 and 162.96 is: 224.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.68 : 278.28 = 162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.68/278.28 = 162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.68x = 278.28 × 162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.68x = 45,348.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,348.51/201.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.85

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