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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.98, 277.68 and 172.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.98, 277.68 and 172.18 is: 237.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.98 : 277.68 = 172.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.98/277.68 = 172.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.98x = 277.68 × 172.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.98x = 47,810.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,810.94/200.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.89

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