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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.32, 277.82 and 173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.32, 277.82 and 173.64 is: 239.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.32 : 277.82 = 173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.32/277.82 = 173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.32x = 277.82 × 173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.32x = 48,240.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,240.66/201.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.62

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