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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.29, 278.40 and 177.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.29, 278.40 and 177.68 is: 244.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.29 : 278.40 = 177.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.29/278.40 = 177.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.29x = 278.40 × 177.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.29x = 49,466.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,466.11/202.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.53

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