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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202, 303.24 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202, 303.24 and 116.56 is: 174.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202 : 303.24 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202/303.24 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202x = 303.24 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202x = 35,345.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,345.65/202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.98

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