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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.10, 278.87 and 123.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.10, 278.87 and 123.37 is: 170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.10 : 278.87 = 123.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.10/278.87 = 123.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.10x = 278.87 × 123.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.10x = 34,405.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,405.14/202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.24

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