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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.10, 302.77 and 169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.10, 302.77 and 169.80 is: 254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.10 : 302.77 = 169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.10/302.77 = 169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.10x = 302.77 × 169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.10x = 51,409.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,409.42/202.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.38

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