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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.76, 278.48 and 117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.76, 278.48 and 117.76 is: 162.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.76 : 278.48 = 117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.76/278.48 = 117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.76x = 278.48 × 117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.76x = 32,793.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,793.80/201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.54

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