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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.11, 277.20 and 173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.11, 277.20 and 173.36 is: 238.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.11 : 277.20 = 173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.11/277.20 = 173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.11x = 277.20 × 173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.11x = 48,054.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,054.01/201.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.95

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