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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.90, 278.88 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.90, 278.88 and 169.32 is: 233.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.90 : 278.88 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.90/278.88 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.90x = 278.88 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.90x = 47,219.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,219.96/201.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.88

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