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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.32, 278.10 and 170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.32, 278.10 and 170.57 is: 235.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.32 : 278.10 = 170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.32/278.10 = 170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.32x = 278.10 × 170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.32x = 47,435.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,435.52/201.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.62

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