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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.35, 279.03 and 169.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.35, 279.03 and 169.54 is: 233.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.35 : 279.03 = 169.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.35/279.03 = 169.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.35x = 279.03 × 169.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.35x = 47,306.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,306.75/202.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.79

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