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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.08, 277.92 and 176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.08, 277.92 and 176.72 is: 244.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.08 : 277.92 = 176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.08/277.92 = 176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.08x = 277.92 × 176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.08x = 49,114.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,114.02/201.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.25

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