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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.34, 279.15 and 124.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.34, 279.15 and 124.58 is: 171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.34 : 279.15 = 124.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.34/279.15 = 124.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.34x = 279.15 × 124.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.34x = 34,776.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,776.51/202.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.87

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