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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.17, 302.37 and 178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.17, 302.37 and 178.92 is: 267.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.17 : 302.37 = 178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.17/302.37 = 178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.17x = 302.37 × 178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.17x = 54,100.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,100.04/202.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.60

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