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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.95, 302.41 and 165.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.95, 302.41 and 165.03 is: 247.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.95 : 302.41 = 165.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.95/302.41 = 165.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.95x = 302.41 × 165.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.95x = 49,906.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,906.72/201.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.12

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