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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.52, 279.51 and 123.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.52, 279.51 and 123.89 is: 170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.52 : 279.51 = 123.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.52/279.51 = 123.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.52x = 279.51 × 123.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.52x = 34,627.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,627.10/202.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.98

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