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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.26, 279.04 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.26, 279.04 and 123.60 is: 170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.26 : 279.04 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.26/279.04 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.26x = 279.04 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.26x = 34,489.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,489.34/202.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.52

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