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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201, 277.18 and 122.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201, 277.18 and 122.33 is: 168.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201 : 277.18 = 122.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201/277.18 = 122.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201x = 277.18 × 122.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201x = 33,907.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,907.24/201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.69

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