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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.89, 279.36 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.89, 279.36 and 170.07 is: 234.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.89 : 279.36 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.89/279.36 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.89x = 279.36 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.89x = 47,510.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,510.76/202.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.17

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