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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.02, 303.44 and 173.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.02, 303.44 and 173.37 is: 260.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.02 : 303.44 = 173.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.02/303.44 = 173.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.02x = 303.44 × 173.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.02x = 52,607.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,607.39/202.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.41

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