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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.55, 279.52 and 123.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.55, 279.52 and 123.86 is: 170.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.55 : 279.52 = 123.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.55/279.52 = 123.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.55x = 279.52 × 123.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.55x = 34,619.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,619.33/202.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.92

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