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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.39, 278.24 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.39, 278.24 and 176.78 is: 244.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.39 : 278.24 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.39/278.24 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.39x = 278.24 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.39x = 49,187.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,187.08/201.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.24

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