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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.14, 277.77 and 171.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.14, 277.77 and 171.86 is: 237.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.14 : 277.77 = 171.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.14/277.77 = 171.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.14x = 277.77 × 171.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.14x = 47,737.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,737.55/201.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.33

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