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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.35, 277.61 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.35, 277.61 and 169.76 is: 234.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.35 : 277.61 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.35/277.61 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.35x = 277.61 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.35x = 47,126.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,126.22/201.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.05

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