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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.43, 277.81 and 179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.43, 277.81 and 179.32 is: 247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.43 : 277.81 = 179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.43/277.81 = 179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.43x = 277.81 × 179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.43x = 49,816.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,816.89/201.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.32

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