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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.80, 278.05 and 168.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.80, 278.05 and 168.49 is: 232.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.80 : 278.05 = 168.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.80/278.05 = 168.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.80x = 278.05 × 168.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.80x = 46,846.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,846.81/201.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.14

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