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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.52, 277.20 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.52, 277.20 and 171.36 is: 236.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.52 : 277.20 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.52/277.20 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.52x = 277.20 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.52x = 47,500.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,500.99/200.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.89

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