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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.53, 279.90 and 169.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.53, 279.90 and 169.71 is: 234.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.53 : 279.90 = 169.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.53/279.90 = 169.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.53x = 279.90 × 169.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.53x = 47,501.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,501.83/202.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.54

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