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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.16, 279.04 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.16, 279.04 and 124.56 is: 171.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.16 : 279.04 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.16/279.04 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.16x = 279.04 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.16x = 34,757.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,757.22/202.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.93

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