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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.56, 277.26 and 172.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.56, 277.26 and 172.40 is: 237.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.56 : 277.26 = 172.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.56/277.26 = 172.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.56x = 277.26 × 172.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.56x = 47,799.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,799.62/201.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.15

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