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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.08, 278.22 and 176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.08, 278.22 and 176.19 is: 242.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.08 : 278.22 = 176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.08/278.22 = 176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.08x = 278.22 × 176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.08x = 49,019.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,019.58/202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.58

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