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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.16, 277.14 and 170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.16, 277.14 and 170.02 is: 234.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.16 : 277.14 = 170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.16/277.14 = 170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.16x = 277.14 × 170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.16x = 47,119.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,119.34/201.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.24

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