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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.74, 279.06 and 168.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.74, 279.06 and 168.89 is: 233.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.74 : 279.06 = 168.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.74/279.06 = 168.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.74x = 279.06 × 168.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.74x = 47,130.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,130.44/201.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.62

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