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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.82, 278.52 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.82, 278.52 and 123.16 is: 169.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.82 : 278.52 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.82/278.52 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.82x = 278.52 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.82x = 34,302.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,302.52/201.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.97

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