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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.11, 276.64 and 176.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.11, 276.64 and 176.09 is: 242.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.11 : 276.64 = 176.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.11/276.64 = 176.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.11x = 276.64 × 176.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.11x = 48,713.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,713.79/201.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.23

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