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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.70, 278.23 and 123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.70, 278.23 and 123.94 is: 170.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.70 : 278.23 = 123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.70/278.23 = 123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.70x = 278.23 × 123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.70x = 34,483.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,483.21/201.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.96

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