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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.79, 278.67 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.79, 278.67 and 160.48 is: 221.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.79 : 278.67 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.79/278.67 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.79x = 278.67 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.79x = 44,720.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,720.96/201.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.62

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