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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.12, 278.96 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.12, 278.96 and 123.50 is: 170.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.12 : 278.96 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.12/278.96 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.12x = 278.96 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.12x = 34,451.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,451.56/202.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.45

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