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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.76, 302.63 and 167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.76, 302.63 and 167.74 is: 251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.76 : 302.63 = 167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.76/302.63 = 167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.76x = 302.63 × 167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.76x = 50,761.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,761.56/201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.60

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