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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.57, 277.77 and 171.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.57, 277.77 and 171.97 is: 236.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.57 : 277.77 = 171.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.57/277.77 = 171.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.57x = 277.77 × 171.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.57x = 47,768.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,768.11/201.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.98

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