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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.64, 279.84 and 173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.64, 279.84 and 173.36 is: 239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.64 : 279.84 = 173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.64/279.84 = 173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.64x = 279.84 × 173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.64x = 48,513.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,513.06/202.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.41

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