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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.85, 302.55 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.85, 302.55 and 110.50 is: 165.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.85 : 302.55 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.85/302.55 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.85x = 302.55 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.85x = 33,431.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,431.78/201.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.63

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