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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.67, 278.23 and 122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.67, 278.23 and 122.96 is: 169.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.67 : 278.23 = 122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.67/278.23 = 122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.67x = 278.23 × 122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.67x = 34,211.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,211.16/201.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.64

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