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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.70, 278.32 and 118.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.70, 278.32 and 118.83 is: 163.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.70 : 278.32 = 118.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.70/278.32 = 118.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.70x = 278.32 × 118.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.70x = 33,072.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,072.77/201.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.97

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