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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.89, 277.43 and 171.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.89, 277.43 and 171.61 is: 236.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.89 : 277.43 = 171.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.89/277.43 = 171.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.89x = 277.43 × 171.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.89x = 47,608.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,608.90/200.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.99

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