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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.66, 277.74 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.66, 277.74 and 181.02 is: 249.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.66 : 277.74 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.66/277.74 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.66x = 277.74 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.66x = 50,276.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,276.49/201.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.31

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