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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.12, 278.96 and 169.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.12, 278.96 and 169.36 is: 233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.12 : 278.96 = 169.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.12/278.96 = 169.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.12x = 278.96 × 169.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.12x = 47,243.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,243.12/202.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.74

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