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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.42, 279.75 and 169.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.42, 279.75 and 169.75 is: 234.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.42 : 279.75 = 169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.42/279.75 = 169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.42x = 279.75 × 169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.42x = 47,487.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,487.56/202.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.60

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