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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.12, 277.02 and 168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.12, 277.02 and 168.36 is: 231.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.12 : 277.02 = 168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.12/277.02 = 168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.12x = 277.02 × 168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.12x = 46,639.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,639.09/201.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.90

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