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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.24, 303 and 172.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.24, 303 and 172.72 is: 258.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.24 : 303 = 172.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.24/303 = 172.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.24x = 303 × 172.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.24x = 52,334.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,334.16/202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.77

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