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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.11, 277.58 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.11, 277.58 and 123.53 is: 170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.11 : 277.58 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.11/277.58 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.11x = 277.58 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.11x = 34,289.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,289.46/201.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.50

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