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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.02, 277.36 and 171.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.02, 277.36 and 171.62 is: 236.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.02 : 277.36 = 171.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.02/277.36 = 171.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.02x = 277.36 × 171.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.02x = 47,599.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,599.75/201.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.80

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