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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.65, 278.33 and 173.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.65, 278.33 and 173.90 is: 240.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.65 : 278.33 = 173.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.65/278.33 = 173.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.65x = 278.33 × 173.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.65x = 48,399.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,399.33/201.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.02

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