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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.71, 302.58 and 110.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.71, 302.58 and 110.45 is: 165.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.71 : 302.58 = 110.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.71/302.58 = 110.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.71x = 302.58 × 110.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.71x = 33,420.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,420.72/201.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.68

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