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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.23, 277.92 and 176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.23, 277.92 and 176.60 is: 243.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.23 : 277.92 = 176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.23/277.92 = 176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.23x = 277.92 × 176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.23x = 49,080.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,080.67/201.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.90

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