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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.72, 302.63 and 110.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.72, 302.63 and 110.41 is: 165.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.72 : 302.63 = 110.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.72/302.63 = 110.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.72x = 302.63 × 110.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.72x = 33,413.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,413.38/201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.64

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