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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.74, 279.90 and 129.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.74, 279.90 and 129.17 is: 178.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.74 : 279.90 = 129.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.74/279.90 = 129.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.74x = 279.90 × 129.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.74x = 36,153.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,153.28/202.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.32

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