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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.51, 279.16 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.51, 279.16 and 124.75 is: 171.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.51 : 279.16 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.51/279.16 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.51x = 279.16 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.51x = 34,825.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,825.21/202.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.97

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