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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.68, 278.34 and 124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.68, 278.34 and 124 is: 171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.68 : 278.34 = 124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.68/278.34 = 124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.68x = 278.34 × 124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.68x = 34,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,514.16/201.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.13

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