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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.80, 278.50 and 160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.80, 278.50 and 160.60 is: 221.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.80 : 278.50 = 160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.80/278.50 = 160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.80x = 278.50 × 160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.80x = 44,727.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,727.10/201.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.64

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