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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.76, 278.34 and 123.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.76, 278.34 and 123.02 is: 169.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.76 : 278.34 = 123.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.76/278.34 = 123.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.76x = 278.34 × 123.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.76x = 34,240.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,240.75/201.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.71

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