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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.32, 279.21 and 123.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.32, 279.21 and 123.62 is: 170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.32 : 279.21 = 123.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.32/279.21 = 123.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.32x = 279.21 × 123.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.32x = 34,516.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,516.64/202.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.60

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