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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.78, 302.06 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.78, 302.06 and 169.11 is: 253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.78 : 302.06 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.78/302.06 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.78x = 302.06 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.78x = 51,081.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,081.79/201.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.16

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