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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.73, 277.65 and 170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.73, 277.65 and 170.13 is: 235.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.73 : 277.65 = 170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.73/277.65 = 170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.73x = 277.65 × 170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.73x = 47,236.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,236.59/200.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.32

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