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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.90, 303 and 168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.90, 303 and 168.06 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.90 : 303 = 168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.90/303 = 168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.90x = 303 × 168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.90x = 50,922.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,922.18/201.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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