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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.15, 276.14 and 173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.15, 276.14 and 173.48 is: 238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.15 : 276.14 = 173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.15/276.14 = 173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.15x = 276.14 × 173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.15x = 47,903.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,903.82/201.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.15

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