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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.36, 277.92 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.36, 277.92 and 168.60 is: 232.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.36 : 277.92 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.36/277.92 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.36x = 277.92 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.36x = 46,858.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,858.35/201.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.71

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