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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.02, 278.72 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.02, 278.72 and 123.32 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.02 : 278.72 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.02/278.72 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.02x = 278.72 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.02x = 34,370.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,370.20/202.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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