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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.72, 278.52 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.72, 278.52 and 128.16 is: 176.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.72 : 278.52 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.72/278.52 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.72x = 278.52 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.72x = 35,695.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,695.12/201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.95

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