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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.63, 277.91 and 179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.63, 277.91 and 179.01 is: 246.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.63 : 277.91 = 179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.63/277.91 = 179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.63x = 277.91 × 179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.63x = 49,747.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,747.77/201.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.73

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