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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.17, 278.86 and 124.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.17, 278.86 and 124.59 is: 171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.17 : 278.86 = 124.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.17/278.86 = 124.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.17x = 278.86 × 124.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.17x = 34,743.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,743.17/202.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.85

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