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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.69, 278.55 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.69, 278.55 and 169.11 is: 233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.69 : 278.55 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.69/278.55 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.69x = 278.55 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.69x = 47,105.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,105.59/201.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.55

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