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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.22, 277.99 and 172.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.22, 277.99 and 172.01 is: 237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.22 : 277.99 = 172.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.22/277.99 = 172.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.22x = 277.99 × 172.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.22x = 47,817.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,817.32/201.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.64

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