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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.87, 279.66 and 169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.87, 279.66 and 169.30 is: 233.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.87 : 279.66 = 169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.87/279.66 = 169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.87x = 279.66 × 169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.87x = 47,346.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,346.44/202.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.38

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