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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.70, 302.73 and 105.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.70, 302.73 and 105.58 is: 158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.70 : 302.73 = 105.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.70/302.73 = 105.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.70x = 302.73 × 105.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.70x = 31,962.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,962.23/201.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.46

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