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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.20, 278.40 and 177.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.20, 278.40 and 177.72 is: 244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.20 : 278.40 = 177.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.20/278.40 = 177.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.20x = 278.40 × 177.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.20x = 49,477.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,477.25/202.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.69

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