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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.81, 278.01 and 160.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.81, 278.01 and 160.35 is: 220.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.81 : 278.01 = 160.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.81/278.01 = 160.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.81x = 278.01 × 160.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.81x = 44,578.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,578.90/201.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.90

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