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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.77, 302.61 and 167.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.77, 302.61 and 167.75 is: 251.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.77 : 302.61 = 167.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.77/302.61 = 167.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.77x = 302.61 × 167.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.77x = 50,763.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,763.08/201.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.59

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