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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.03, 276.87 and 173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.03, 276.87 and 173.40 is: 238.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.03 : 276.87 = 173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.03/276.87 = 173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.03x = 276.87 × 173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.03x = 48,009.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,009.26/201.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.82

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