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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.40, 279.27 and 123.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.40, 279.27 and 123.74 is: 170.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.40 : 279.27 = 123.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.40/279.27 = 123.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.40x = 279.27 × 123.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.40x = 34,556.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,556.87/202.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.74

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