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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.24, 278.85 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.24, 278.85 and 169.48 is: 233.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.24 : 278.85 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.24/278.85 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.24x = 278.85 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.24x = 47,259.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,259.50/202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.68

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