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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.58, 279.46 and 123.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.58, 279.46 and 123.83 is: 170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.58 : 279.46 = 123.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.58/279.46 = 123.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.58x = 279.46 × 123.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.58x = 34,605.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,605.53/202.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.82

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