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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.92, 279.54 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.92, 279.54 and 170.16 is: 234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.92 : 279.54 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.92/279.54 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.92x = 279.54 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.92x = 47,566.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,566.53/202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.41

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