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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.79, 277.71 and 177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.79, 277.71 and 177.18 is: 243.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.79 : 277.71 = 177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.79/277.71 = 177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.79x = 277.71 × 177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.79x = 49,204.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,204.66/201.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.85

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