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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.04, 278.78 and 123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.04, 278.78 and 123.39 is: 170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.04 : 278.78 = 123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.04/278.78 = 123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.04x = 278.78 × 123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.04x = 34,397.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,397.93/202.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.25

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