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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.14, 303.57 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.14, 303.57 and 176.64 is: 265.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.14 : 303.57 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.14/303.57 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.14x = 303.57 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.14x = 53,622.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,622.60/202.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.27

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