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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.88, 303.18 and 166.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.88, 303.18 and 166.06 is: 249.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.88 : 303.18 = 166.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.88/303.18 = 166.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.88x = 303.18 × 166.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.88x = 50,346.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,346.07/201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.39

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