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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.93, 302.63 and 166.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.93, 302.63 and 166.29 is: 249.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.93 : 302.63 = 166.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.93/302.63 = 166.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.93x = 302.63 × 166.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.93x = 50,325.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,325.27/201.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.22

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