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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.28, 279.13 and 123.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.28, 279.13 and 123.58 is: 170.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.28 : 279.13 = 123.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.28/279.13 = 123.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.28x = 279.13 × 123.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.28x = 34,493.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,493.59/202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.53

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