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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.52, 277.83 and 170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.52, 277.83 and 170.74 is: 235.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.52 : 277.83 = 170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.52/277.83 = 170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.52x = 277.83 × 170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.52x = 47,435.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,435.84/201.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.39

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