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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.72, 302.82 and 110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.72, 302.82 and 110.46 is: 165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.72 : 302.82 = 110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.72/302.82 = 110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.72x = 302.82 × 110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.72x = 33,449.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,449.50/201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.82

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