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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.16, 278.91 and 123.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.16, 278.91 and 123.46 is: 170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.16 : 278.91 = 123.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.16/278.91 = 123.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.16x = 278.91 × 123.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.16x = 34,434.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,434.19/202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.33

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