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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.46, 279.29 and 123.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.46, 279.29 and 123.75 is: 170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.46 : 279.29 = 123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.46/279.29 = 123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.46x = 279.29 × 123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.46x = 34,562.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,562.36/202.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.71

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