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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.71, 279.63 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.71, 279.63 and 124.02 is: 171.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.71 : 279.63 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.71/279.63 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.71x = 279.63 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.71x = 34,679.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,679.71/202.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.08

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