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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.11, 301.46 and 176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.11, 301.46 and 176.81 is: 265.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.11 : 301.46 = 176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.11/301.46 = 176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.11x = 301.46 × 176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.11x = 53,298.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,298.75/201.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.03

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