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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.35, 279.27 and 123.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.35, 279.27 and 123.67 is: 170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.35 : 279.27 = 123.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.35/279.27 = 123.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.35x = 279.27 × 123.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.35x = 34,537.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,537.67/202.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.68

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