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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.66, 278.43 and 173.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.66, 278.43 and 173.85 is: 240.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.66 : 278.43 = 173.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.66/278.43 = 173.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.66x = 278.43 × 173.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.66x = 48,405.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,405.06/201.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.03

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