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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.70, 302.69 and 105.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.70, 302.69 and 105.58 is: 158.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.70 : 302.69 = 105.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.70/302.69 = 105.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.70x = 302.69 × 105.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.70x = 31,958.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,958.01/201.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.44

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