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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.96, 302.90 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.96, 302.90 and 167.94 is: 251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.96 : 302.90 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.96/302.90 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.96x = 302.90 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.96x = 50,867.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,867.51/201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.88

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