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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.42, 277.02 and 172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.42, 277.02 and 172.26 is: 236.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.42 : 277.02 = 172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.42/277.02 = 172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.42x = 277.02 × 172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.42x = 47,719.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,719.47/201.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.92

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