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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201, 277.38 and 169.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201, 277.38 and 169.86 is: 234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201 : 277.38 = 169.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201/277.38 = 169.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201x = 277.38 × 169.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201x = 47,115.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,115.77/201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.41

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