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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.70, 302.65 and 115.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.70, 302.65 and 115.10 is: 172.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.70 : 302.65 = 115.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.70/302.65 = 115.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.70x = 302.65 × 115.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.70x = 34,835.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,835.02/201.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.71

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