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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.11, 301.71 and 179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.11, 301.71 and 179.10 is: 267.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.11 : 301.71 = 179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.11/301.71 = 179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.11x = 301.71 × 179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.11x = 54,036.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,036.26/202.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.36

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