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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.92, 279.90 and 171.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.92, 279.90 and 171.87 is: 237.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.92 : 279.90 = 171.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.92/279.90 = 171.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.92x = 279.90 × 171.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.92x = 48,106.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,106.41/202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.07

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