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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.08, 278.64 and 177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.08, 278.64 and 177.60 is: 244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.08 : 278.64 = 177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.08/278.64 = 177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.08x = 278.64 × 177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.08x = 49,486.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,486.46/202.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.89

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