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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.17, 279.13 and 127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.17, 279.13 and 127.51 is: 176.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.17 : 279.13 = 127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.17/279.13 = 127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.17x = 279.13 × 127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.17x = 35,591.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,591.87/202.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.05

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