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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.32, 279.18 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.32, 279.18 and 124.74 is: 172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.32 : 279.18 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.32/279.18 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.32x = 279.18 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.32x = 34,824.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,824.91/202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.13

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