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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.56, 279.60 and 123.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.56, 279.60 and 123.87 is: 170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.56 : 279.60 = 123.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.56/279.60 = 123.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.56x = 279.60 × 123.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.56x = 34,634.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,634.05/202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.98

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