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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.68, 279.90 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.68, 279.90 and 170.10 is: 234.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.68 : 279.90 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.68/279.90 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.68x = 279.90 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.68x = 47,610.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,610.99/202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.91

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