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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.88, 278.53 and 164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.88, 278.53 and 164.98 is: 227.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.88 : 278.53 = 164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.88/278.53 = 164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.88x = 278.53 × 164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.88x = 45,950.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,950.77/201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.62

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