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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.09, 277.57 and 122.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.09, 277.57 and 122.41 is: 168.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.09 : 277.57 = 122.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.09/277.57 = 122.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.09x = 277.57 × 122.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.09x = 33,977.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,977.34/201.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.97

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