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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.79, 278.30 and 160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.79, 278.30 and 160.28 is: 221.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.79 : 278.30 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.79/278.30 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.79x = 278.30 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.79x = 44,605.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,605.92/201.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.05

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