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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.69, 300.86 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.69, 300.86 and 177.09 is: 264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.69 : 300.86 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.69/300.86 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.69x = 300.86 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.69x = 53,278.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,278.94/201.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.16

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