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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.83, 302.81 and 165.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.83, 302.81 and 165.61 is: 248.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.83 : 302.81 = 165.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.83/302.81 = 165.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.83x = 302.81 × 165.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.83x = 50,146.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,146.78/201.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.46

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