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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202, 278.16 and 177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202, 278.16 and 177.30 is: 244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202 : 278.16 = 177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202/278.16 = 177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202x = 278.16 × 177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202x = 49,317.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,317.77/202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.15

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