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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.24, 302.91 and 110.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.24, 302.91 and 110.71 is: 165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.24 : 302.91 = 110.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.24/302.91 = 110.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.24x = 302.91 × 110.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.24x = 33,535.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,535.17/202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.82

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