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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.25, 303.03 and 179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.25, 303.03 and 179.30 is: 268.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.25 : 303.03 = 179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.25/303.03 = 179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.25x = 303.03 × 179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.25x = 54,333.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,333.28/202.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.64

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