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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.32, 279 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.32, 279 and 169.56 is: 233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.32 : 279 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.32/279 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.32x = 279 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.32x = 47,307.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,307.24/202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.82

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