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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.06, 278.01 and 173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.06, 278.01 and 173.70 is: 240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.06 : 278.01 = 173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.06/278.01 = 173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.06x = 278.01 × 173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.06x = 48,290.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,290.34/201.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.18

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