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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201, 277.21 and 171.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201, 277.21 and 171.77 is: 236.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201 : 277.21 = 171.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201/277.21 = 171.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201x = 277.21 × 171.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201x = 47,616.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,616.36/201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.90

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