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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.39, 278.40 and 169.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.39, 278.40 and 169.18 is: 232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.39 : 278.40 = 169.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.39/278.40 = 169.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.39x = 278.40 × 169.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.39x = 47,099.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,099.65/202.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.72

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