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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.46, 279.43 and 123.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.46, 279.43 and 123.82 is: 170.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.46 : 279.43 = 123.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.46/279.43 = 123.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.46x = 279.43 × 123.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.46x = 34,598.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,598.40/202.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.89

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