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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.62, 279.65 and 169.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.62, 279.65 and 169.86 is: 234.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.62 : 279.65 = 169.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.62/279.65 = 169.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.62x = 279.65 × 169.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.62x = 47,500.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,500.50/202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.43

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