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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.18, 276.23 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.18, 276.23 and 169.97 is: 233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.18 : 276.23 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.18/276.23 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.18x = 276.23 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.18x = 46,948.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,948.58/201.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.37

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