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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.40, 279.60 and 173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.40, 279.60 and 173.60 is: 239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.40 : 279.60 = 173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.40/279.60 = 173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.40x = 279.60 × 173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.40x = 48,538.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,538.56/202.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.82

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