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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.48, 279.40 and 123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.48, 279.40 and 123.80 is: 170.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.48 : 279.40 = 123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.48/279.40 = 123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.48x = 279.40 × 123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.48x = 34,589.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,589.72/202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.83

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