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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.89, 302.32 and 163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.89, 302.32 and 163.16 is: 244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.89 : 302.32 = 163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.89/302.32 = 163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.89x = 302.32 × 163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.89x = 49,324.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,324.61/201.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.32

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