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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.30, 277.61 and 176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.30, 277.61 and 176.73 is: 243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.30 : 277.61 = 176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.30/277.61 = 176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.30x = 277.61 × 176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.30x = 49,061.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,061.13/201.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.72

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