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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.83, 302.28 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.83, 302.28 and 167.36 is: 250.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.83 : 302.28 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.83/302.28 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.83x = 302.28 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.83x = 50,589.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,589.58/201.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.65

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