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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.23, 303.84 and 175.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.23, 303.84 and 175.82 is: 264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.23 : 303.84 = 175.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.23/303.84 = 175.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.23x = 303.84 × 175.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.23x = 53,419.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,419.63/202.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.15

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