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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.73, 302.29 and 110.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.73, 302.29 and 110.41 is: 165.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.73 : 302.29 = 110.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.73/302.29 = 110.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.73x = 302.29 × 110.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.73x = 33,375.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,375.84/201.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.45

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