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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.28, 279.01 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.28, 279.01 and 178.88 is: 246.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.28 : 279.01 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.28/279.01 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.28x = 279.01 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.28x = 49,909.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,909.56/202.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.74

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