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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.03, 277.18 and 169.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.03, 277.18 and 169.91 is: 234.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.03 : 277.18 = 169.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.03/277.18 = 169.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.03x = 277.18 × 169.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.03x = 47,095.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,095.65/201.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.27

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